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Philippine police intensify monitoring after raids linked to alleged illegal POGOs

Enforcement & compliance

The Philippine National Police ordered increased intelligence work and monitoring of illegal online gambling, scams and efforts to restart POGO operations after two raids in Zamboanga Sibugay. Police said 244 foreign nationals were arrested, and directed the CIDG and Anti-Cybercrime Group to investigate the alleged operations and possible links to other sites and crimes.

Operators face heightened enforcement scrutiny as police investigate alleged illegal gambling networks and related activity.

Earlier fines and penalties by Philippine National Police

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
Not namedPHP 3,200,000Philippine police arrest 9,401 people in July gambling operationsNot stated
Not namedNot statedPhilippine police widen resident tip-off push against illegal gamblingNot stated
Not namedNot statedCIDG arrests 13 in raid on alleged illegal online gambling operation in MuntinlupaNot stated

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