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A scandal involving explosive allegations that a local mayor is linked to an illicit Chinese-run scam center north of Manila, and that she is a Chinese national masquerading as a Filipina, has stunned the Philippines. https://t.co/4uqJsYNKqy
The Chinese law prohibits all forms of gambling and the Chinese government strictly cracks down on Chinese citizens engaging in overseas gambling businesses including POGO, which breeds serious crimes and gravely undermines the interests of people from both the Philippines and… https://t.co/i9IPMjfxTH
⚠ CHINESE EMBASSY IN PHILIPPINES, ON OFFSHORE GAMING BAN: CHINA READY TO CONTINUE TO STRENGTHEN LAW ENFORCEMENT COOPERATION WITH THE PHILIPPINES TO BETTER PROTECT SAFETY AND WELL-BEING OF PEOPLE OF THE TWO COUNTRIES
The Philippines has eradicated its legitimate online gambling industry in an effort to combat scams run by offshore gaming operators. This move follows a raid on a Chinese-run online gambling center near Manila, where hundreds of foreigners and Filipinos were forced to participate in scams under the threat of torture. The scandal has intensified with allegations that a local mayor is involved in these illicit activities and is accused of being a Chinese spy. The mayor is currently being hunted by authorities after failing to appear at Senate hearings. The Chinese Embassy in the Philippines has expressed support for the ban, stating that it aligns with the interests of both nations and that China is ready to strengthen law enforcement cooperation with the Philippines.