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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