Cyber Fraud Operation Like POGO in Muntinlupa Alabang House — 4 Chinese Nationals Arrested at the Scene

📌 On September 4, four Chinese nationals engaged in cyber fraud were arrested on the spot by the Bureau of Immigration at a house on Montillano Street, Alabang, Muntinlupa.
All four lacked valid immigration status, and one of them was a former POGO (Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator) employee who was already blacklisted.

■ Incident Details
· The Bureau of Immigration monitored intelligence reports that POGO-related operations were continuing on Montillano Street in Alabang.
· Mission order issued by the BI Commissioner on September 3 → Raid conducted by the Fugitive Search Unit (FSU) on September 4.
· Four individuals were caught at the scene while committing cyber fraud.

■ 4 Arrested Individuals (All Chinese Nationals)
· 30 years old: No identification documents
· 31 and 35 years old: Overstaying without valid visas
· 42 years old: Overstaying + existing blacklist (deportation/entry ban) subject, former POGO employee

■ Background
· Following the president's directive, the Philippine government completely banned POGO operations, and the Bureau of Immigration continues to crack down on remaining illegal operations.
· The Bureau stated it will continue intelligence-based crackdowns and requested public tips.

■ Notice for Expats and Travelers
· Even after the POGO ban, scam syndicates have been caught operating while hiding in regular houses. If you notice suspicious activities nearby—such as groups of foreigners with multiple computers working day and night—you can report them.
· BI Hotlines: (+632) 8465-2400, Emails: immigPH@immigration.gov.ph · xinfo@immigration.gov.ph

■ Sources
Bureau of Immigration announcement (9/8), BusinessWorld (9/8), Philstar (9/9), People's Tonight, PNA

■ Photo
BI agents conducting a raid in a room with computers (Philippine Bureau of Immigration)