Manila –
A raid on a Chinese-run online gambling center near Manila uncovered a web of exploitation, with hundreds of individuals, both foreign and Filipino, coerced into running scams under threat of torture. Shockingly, it was revealed that a local mayor was allegedly complicit in the illegal activities, posing as a Filipina while being of Chinese descent.
The revelation of this scandal has rocked the nation, prompting widespread outrage and demands for a crackdown on the online gambling industry. The industry has been linked to a range of criminal activities including financial scams, kidnapping, prostitution, human trafficking, torture, and even murder.