RCBC Raided Video Report

Philippine law enforcement agencies recently launched a raid in a commercial building on Ayala Avenue in Makati City, successfully dismantling an illegal offshore gambling operation (POGO) and arresting 200 employees, including 16 Chinese nationals who were the main persons in charge. These suspects were found still conducting an online meeting, attempting to take action before the police raid.

The operation was originally carried out by the Philippine National Police Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) to execute an arrest warrant for a fugitive. However, upon entering the 21st floor of the building, the police unexpectedly discovered an operating unlicensed gambling center.

Law enforcement also found a large amount of electronic equipment used for fraud at the scene, including mass texting machines and IMSI catchers. "These people were clearly highly vigilant; we discovered an 'emergency power-off system' at the scene, which could shut down most computer equipment at the push of a button in an attempt to destroy evidence," Cruz revealed.