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Philippines arrests 100 suspects in online scam farm raid

  • Philippine authorities arrested around 100 suspects in a raid on an online scam farm in Manila on January 31, 2025, as part of a crackdown on cybercrime operations.
  • The suspects allegedly extorted victims by offering collateral-free loans via social media, charging high interest rates, and threatening them for unpaid debts.
  • Victims reported severe harassment, including threats to share personal information and instances of mental health issues, according to PAOCC Director Gilberto Cruz.
  • The raid targeted Wewill Tech Corp, suspected of being linked to banned online gaming operators, with many workers being young Filipinos.
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Philippines arrests 100 suspects in online scam farm raid

MANILA: Philippine authorities arrested around 100 people on Friday (Jan 31) in a raid on a suspected online scam farm in Manila they said extorted victims. The raid in the Makati financial district was part of a crackdown against online crime operators that often act under the guise of gaming firms.

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The Straits Times broke the news in Singapore on Friday, January 31, 2025.
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