Authorities arrested 13 people during a raid on an alleged illegal online gaming operation in Barangay Hinapolan, Iligan City, on Oct. 29.
The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) said those arrested included two managers and 11 online dealers.
Police also seized around ₱12 million worth of gaming and broadcasting equipment, including computers, cameras, tablets, and gaming tables.
PAOCC Executive Director Benjamin Acorda Jr. said the operation followed confirmed reports of illegal offshore gaming activities.
The suspects are now under police custody and face charges for violating the Anti-POGO Act of 2025.
Source: PhilNews24 | November 2, 2026
13 ARRESTED IN ILIGAN ANTI-POGO OPERATION; ₱12M EQUIPMENT SEIZED
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