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NBI arrests 4 South Koreans for illegal online gambling
The NBI arrested four South Koreans, including two fugitives, for illegal online gambling and voice phishing scams. The suspects, caught in a Pampanga raid, had defrauded victims of $840,000 and were under Interpol red notices. They now face charges under Philippine cybercrime and gambling laws.
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) announced on Tuesday the arrest of four South Koreans, including two fugitives allegedly linked to a voice phishing syndicate that has been operating in the Philippines since 2017.
The arrests took place on February 27 during the execution of a search, seizure, and data examination warrant at a condominium in Porac, Pampanga. Authorities also confiscated computer equipment and gambling-related materials.
According to the NBI, the operation was carried out in coordination with Interpol, the Korean Embassy, and the NBI-Pampanga District Office (NBI-PAMDO). Investigators confirmed that two of those apprehended were wanted fugitives from South Korea.
The fugitives were allegedly part of a syndicate that scammed victims by impersonating bank officials, accumulating a total of $840,000 through fraudulent schemes. Interpol had issued a red notice against them, signaling law enforcement agencies worldwide to track and detain them for possible extradition.
The two fugitives are currently held at the NBI-PAMDO facility.
Meanwhile, all four individuals face charges for illegal online gambling under Presidential Decree No. 1602, in connection with Republic Act No. 10175, also known as the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012.
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