Philippines Gambling Crackdown to Deport 40,000 Chinese
Philippines is cracking down on POGOs, illegal gambling operators. The DOJ is shutting down 175 PogOs and deporting 3,000 Chinese workers. It aims to deport 40,00 Chinese by the end of the year. Poggio operators are accused of crimes, including murder, kidnapping and prostitution.
Clavano wants to protect Filipinos from crimes linked to illegal Chinese-operated gambling venues. The DOJ wants Filipino's to be protected from the crimes that are linked with the POGOs.
DOJ secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla has already met with the Chinese embassy to facilitate the deportation of the 40,000 Chinese workers.
Philippines Gambling Crackdown to Deport 40,000 Chinese. UN Office on Drugs and Crime warns of a crackdown on gambling.