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Philippines Cracks Down on Online Scammers

Updated 2026-10-04 16:40 UTC 1 source Negative

The Philippines has arrested 244 suspects in a crackdown on online scams, including those using offshore gaming operators (POGOs) for human trafficking and fraud.

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Al Jazeera

Philippines arrests 244 suspects in online scam crackdown

Criminals accused of using Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) as cover for human trafficking, fraud, murder.

2026-10-04 16:00 UTC