Winston Casio, spokesperson for the Philippine Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC), revealed that some of the assets seized in the government's crackdown on illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) are now entering the disposal and civil forfeiture process.
At a press conference, Casio stated that the government seized multiple properties related to POGO during the raid, including 134 vehicles, which are currently awaiting court decisions. He added that, in addition to vehicles, several real estates are in various stages of the civil forfeiture process.
"In Pasay, we have seized S.A. Rivendell Corporation and SmartWeb Technology Incorporated. Additionally, Baofu, Tai-an Clinic and Laboratory are also under our control. In Pampanga, Lucky South 99 and the Tourist Garden Hotel in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, are also under government supervision," Casio said.
This disclosed list of assets is just part of the government's recent efforts against illegal POGO activities. PAOCC emphasizes that it will continue to cooperate with relevant law enforcement agencies to legally confiscate illicit gains and ensure that these enterprises no longer engage in unlawful activities.
The government has increasingly tightened regulations on the POGO industry in recent years, launching multiple large-scale raids to combat illegal gambling, human trafficking, and fraud involved in the sector. Casio noted that the seizure and forfeiture of these assets are crucial steps in the government's efforts to regulate the POGO market and combat criminal activities, with ongoing measures to be continued in the future.
