China and the Philippines have arrested a suspect in a $405 million online gambling case
According to ECNS, law enforcement agencies in China and the Philippines detained a Chinese citizen named Chen and repatriated him to China. He is suspected of organizing cross-border online gambling. The case involves more than 2.92 billion yuan, or approximately $405 million, which, according to the publication, was lost by players.
Investigators claim that the group operated platforms in the Philippines targeting Chinese citizens. To attract users, they reportedly used websites, social media, and agents.
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According to investigators, the operators manipulated data on the platforms’ servers and imposed restrictions on withdrawals. As investigators stated, this was intended to keep users playing and increase their losses.
The Chinese Embassy in the Philippines stated that the case seriously undermined public and economic security, as well as the country’s national image. The diplomatic mission urged citizens to avoid gambling and to abide by the law.
