On September 6 local time, the Philippine Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) expressed skepticism about Alice Guo's claim of receiving death threats, believing her actions were inconsistent with her concerns for her safety.
PAOCC Executive Director Gilbert Cruz pointed out that Guo's actions, including hiding, changing her hair color and style, and altering her narrative, suggest she might be concealing the truth. He stated that the government has prepared sufficient evidence to prove Guo's possible involvement in the spread of illegal offshore gaming operators (POGO) in the Philippines. Cruz also noted that Guo needs to explain why her name appears in documents related to POGO, emphasizing that merely denying involvement in online gambling operations is insufficient.
Alice Guo had sought help from Interior Minister Benhur Abalos, claiming that the death threats she received prevented her from attending a Senate investigation. Abalos later posted a related video on Facebook.
Officials from the Philippine Anti-Organized Crime Commission stated that if Guo's life was truly threatened, those threats might be related to the people she could expose.
Cruz mentioned that Guo failed to provide any substantial evidence to support her claims and that she would face multiple cases against her upon her return to the country, including human trafficking charges.
