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PAOCC rescues 34 Indonesians 'illegally detained' in Pasay dorm
PAOCC rescues 34 Indonesians 'illegally detained' in Pasay dorm
MANILA— The Presidential Anti Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) on Friday rescued 34 Indonesian nationals from an alleged Chinese-run POGO dorm in Pasay City where they were supposedly being illegally detained.
MANILA— The Presidential Anti Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) on Friday rescued 34 Indonesian nationals from an alleged Chinese-run POGO dorm in Pasay City where they were supposedly being illegally detained.
POGOs — or Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators — have been banned over cases of illegal activities, including human trafficking and scam operations — at some sites.
POGOs — or Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators — have been banned over cases of illegal activities, including human trafficking and scam operations — at some sites.
They were originally meant to service Chinese gamblers who could not play in China because it is illegal there.
They were originally meant to service Chinese gamblers who could not play in China because it is illegal there.
PAOCC said they initially received a rescue request from an Indonesian national claiming he was being detained inside a building in Pasay.
PAOCC said they initially received a rescue request from an Indonesian national claiming he was being detained inside a building in Pasay.
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In coordination with the Indonesian Embassy, the commission alongside the Southern Police District were able to find 34 Indonesians in the said building.
In coordination with the Indonesian Embassy, the commission alongside the Southern Police District were able to find 34 Indonesians in the said building.
According to Winston Casio, spokesperson of PAOCC, the investigation revealed a link between the Chinese boss implicated in the illegal detention of Indonesians and POGO operations.
According to Winston Casio, spokesperson of PAOCC, the investigation revealed a link between the Chinese boss implicated in the illegal detention of Indonesians and POGO operations.
“May nakuha kami initially na warrant of arrest laban dun sa Chinese national na ‘yon at saka napag-alaman na siya ay connected din sa mga POGO,” said Casio.
“May nakuha kami initially na warrant of arrest laban dun sa Chinese national na ‘yon at saka napag-alaman na siya ay connected din sa mga POGO,” said Casio.
(We initially got a warrant of arrest for the Chinese national and then we learned she is connected to POGOs)
(We initially got a warrant of arrest for the Chinese national and then we learned she is connected to POGOs)
“Nagtataka kami bakit nandito pa siya sa Pilipinas so sinundan namin, sinerve namin yung warrant sa kanya,” Casio added.
“Nagtataka kami bakit nandito pa siya sa Pilipinas so sinundan namin, sinerve namin yung warrant sa kanya,” Casio added.
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(We were wondering why she was still in the Philippines, so we surveilled her and served the warrant)
(We were wondering why she was still in the Philippines, so we surveilled her and served the warrant)
The arrested Chinese national however asserted that her case had already been dismissed. She also showed a dismissal order to support her claims.
The arrested Chinese national however asserted that her case had already been dismissed. She also showed a dismissal order to support her claims.
The PAOCC revealed that among the 34 Indonesian nationals, 13 complainants decided to file criminal charges against the two Chinese bosses.
The PAOCC revealed that among the 34 Indonesian nationals, 13 complainants decided to file criminal charges against the two Chinese bosses.
Casio said PAOCC is gathering statements from the 13 complainants, adding the victims allegedly used to work in a POGO and that their Chinese boss took their passports.
Casio said PAOCC is gathering statements from the 13 complainants, adding the victims allegedly used to work in a POGO and that their Chinese boss took their passports.
He said the two Chinese suspects and the 34 rescued Indonesians are currently in the PAOCC Custodial Facility.
He said the two Chinese suspects and the 34 rescued Indonesians are currently in the PAOCC Custodial Facility.
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The Chinese nationals arrested may face criminal or immigration charges, he also said.
The Chinese nationals arrested may face criminal or immigration charges, he also said.
KIDNAPPING
Casio said PAOCC also rescued a kidnapping victim in a separate operation.
Casio said PAOCC also rescued a kidnapping victim in a separate operation.
He said that while the rescue operation for the Indonesian nationals were being conducted, they received another rescue request from a Chinese national, claiming his friend was kidnapped and tortured by his fellow Chinese nationals.
He said that while the rescue operation for the Indonesian nationals were being conducted, they received another rescue request from a Chinese national, claiming his friend was kidnapped and tortured by his fellow Chinese nationals.
The two alleged kidnappers were also found in the same building where they rescued the Chinese national, who Casio said was covered in bruises.
The two alleged kidnappers were also found in the same building where they rescued the Chinese national, who Casio said was covered in bruises.
PAOCC has taken custody of the two Chinese suspects in the kidnapping and torture of the victim.
PAOCC has taken custody of the two Chinese suspects in the kidnapping and torture of the victim.
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“Itong dalawang to po kakasuhan po talaga natin ito kaso grabe yung ginawa nila din sa kababayan nila,” Casio explained.
“Itong dalawang to po kakasuhan po talaga natin ito kaso grabe yung ginawa nila din sa kababayan nila,” Casio explained.
(We will really file charges against the two. What they did to their compatriot was really cruel)
(We will really file charges against the two. What they did to their compatriot was really cruel)
The PAOCC has not yet identified the motive behind the kidnapping and torturing of the victim, but they are looking into the links of the suspects to POGO operations.
The PAOCC has not yet identified the motive behind the kidnapping and torturing of the victim, but they are looking into the links of the suspects to POGO operations.
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