Chinese woman linked to Tarlac POGO falls in Pasay

By Ferdinand Patinio, Philippine News Agency

In a statement, BI intelligence division chief Fortunato Manahan Jr. said Pan Meishu, also known as Hannah, 49, was arrested in Pasay City on Thursday. (Photo courtesy of BI via PNA)

MANILA – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Friday reported the arrest of a Chinese woman allegedly involved with an illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO).

In a statement, BI intelligence division chief Fortunato Manahan Jr. said Pan Meishu, also known as Hannah, 49, was arrested in Pasay City on Thursday.

The suspect will remain in the custody of the BI while undergoing deportation proceedings.

According to the BI, Pan reportedly has links to the illegal POGO Zun Yuan Technology in Bamban, Tarlac, previously raided by authorities for alleged criminal and human trafficking activities.

Zun Yuan, formerly known as Hongsheng Gaming Technology, Inc., is part of investigations related to former Bamban Mayor Alice Leal Guo.

Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado hailed the arrest, assuring that the operation is just one of many to come targeting illegal aliens working in scam hubs.

“These companies doing illegal activities have no place in the country. Expect more arrests as we crack down on illegal POGO operations,” he said.