(Photo courtesy of CIDG)
MANILA – The Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) on Monday announced the arrest of seven individuals, including five foreigners, for alleged involvement in the operation of an illegal gambling hub in Makati City.
In a press briefing at Camp Crame in Quezon City, CIDG chief Brig. Gen. Christopher Abrahano said three male Taiwanese, one male Myanmar national, one female Chinese and two Filipino women were arrested during an operation on Aug. 15.
He said the seven were involved in illegal internet gaming operation that offers online gambling services outside the Philippines.
Confiscated from the suspects were 59 units of computer monitors, 27 units of desktop computers, 10 computer processor units, information communication technology devices, 25 pieces of pre-registered SIM (subscriber identity module) cards, 227 assorted identification cards, and business documents.
The suspects are under police custody and will face complaints for violating Presidential Decree No. 1602 (penalties for illegal gambling activities) in relation to Executive Order No. 74, Republic Act No. 10175 (Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012) and Republic Act No. 8484 (Access Devices Act of 1998). (Christopher Lloyd Caliwan/PNA)
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