BUREAU of Immigration (BI) operatives in another raid arrested a total of 32 foreign nationals found to be working in clandestine POGO operations.
BI intelligence division chief Fortunato Manahan Jr. reported that the arrested foreigners were found to be working in online gaming and scamming operations in a building in Aseana enclave in Parañaque City evening of January 17.
The BI arrested 20 Chinese, 11 Malaysians, and 1 Cambodian after operatives monitored illegal activities, including love scams, in their building.
The operation was conducted in coordination with the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI).
BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado commended the operations, saying that their intensified drive against illegal POGOs will continue.
“Let this be a warning to foreign nationals who blatantly continue illegal operations despite the ban of the President,” said Viado. “We will not stop until all illegal aliens are arrested and deported,” he warned.
The BI said that more arrests and deportations are expected, following the President’s nationwide ban on POGO operations.
The 32 foreigners will remain under the physical custody of the NBI while undergoing deportation proceedings with the BI.
