Illegal Online Gambling Operators in Philippines Could Be Fronts for China’s Espionage, Analyst Warns
Manila arrested more than 200 foreigners, mostly Chinese, in this year's largest crackdown on the banned industry.
An analyst suggests Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) located near military bases could be acting as fronts for Chinese influence and surveillance operations. These activities are suspected to be conducted in collaboration with corrupt local officials. The POGOs may be employed in Beijing’s gray zone operations aimed at intimidating the Philippines without initiating direct warfare.
- Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) near military bases may be fronts for Chinese influence and surveillance.
- Analyst suspects POGOs collude with rogue local officials.
- POGOs could be part of Beijing’s gray zone operations against the Philippines.
- The remaining POGOs are likely used for espionage, malign influence, and disinformation.
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