Mingtao Chen, 28, and Jiawei Yu, 27, were arrested and charged by the U.S. Attorney's Office for Northern California for using fake Chinese passports to open Bank of America accounts. These accounts reportedly received deposits linked to online financial schemes, with Chen allegedly moving $2 million in funds. In a separate case, Poupak Jannissar, 52, from Quebec, was charged by the U.S. Justice Department for creating fraudulent companies that falsely marketed internet-based services, including cloud storage and online books. Additionally, the Philippine National Bureau of Investigation arrested seven Chinese nationals who allegedly attempted to bribe operatives with 1.5 million pesos in exchange for their release after being detained for credit card fraud. Authorities suspect these individuals may be victims of human trafficking, as they previously worked at the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) Lucky South 99 in Porac. Furthermore, ten Chinese POGO workers were rescued in Clark.