Philippines thought Pogos were gone. Corruption and AI still power them
A raid in Makati City led to the arrest of more than 120 Chinese nationals at a facility allegedly tied to illegal trading and a scam operation, highlighting the continued presence of offshore gaming activity despite a Philippine ban. The report points to embedded corruption and the use of AI as factors helping such operations persist.
Philippines Pogos Makati City police raid corruption
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