CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga — Authorities have busted an alleged large-scale cryptocurrency scam and illegal POGO operation in Clark Freeport on Tuesday night (Aug. 5), resulting in the arrest of 27 Chinese nationals and the discovery of 8 Filipina women allegedly working in online scam activities.
The operations were carried out by various units of the Police Regional Office Region 3 (PRO 3), Bureau of Immigration, and Armed Forces of the Philippines.
Brigadier General Rogelio Peñones, director of Police Regional Office III, said the first raid took place at the Asian Greenville Resort located along Jose Abad Santos Avenue inside the Freeport.
Acting on Mission Order No. 2025-195 dated July 25, 2025 issued by the Fugitive Search Unit-Bureau of Immigration, the operation led to the arrest of 24 Chinese nationals (22 males and 2 females) caught in the act of operating a cryptocurrency investment scam hub. During the raid, eight (8) Filipina women were also discovered on site.
An hour later, a follow-up operation was conducted at Unit 31, Clark Hills Village D, Sacobia Street, resulting in the arrest of three (3) more Chinese nationals engaged in phishing and other scam-related activities. This was carried out under Mission Order No. 2025-219 dated August 4, 2025 also issued by the FSU-BID Authorities also seized numerous computer workstations and electronic devices, now undergoing forensic examination.
Peñones commended the successful operations, stating: “These operations are a testament to our intensified campaign against transnational cybercrimes and illegal POGO activities. We are sending a clear message—Central Luzon is not a haven for scammers and exploiters. I commend the FSU-BID, RID, RSOG3, and all partner agencies for their swift and coordinated action. We will continue to work relentlessly to protect our communities and extend appropriate support to those exploited by these syndicates.” (UnliNews Online)
