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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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