Inside the dark world of illegal PH online gambling operations

By Agence France-Presse

Jul 26, 2024 12:03 am

IT started with a raid on a Chinese-run online gambling center north of Manila, where hundreds of foreigners and Filipinos were forced to run scams or risk torture.

Then came explosive allegations that the local mayor was involved in the illicit operation — and that she was a Chinese masquerading as a Filipina.

Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

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