Chinese workers illegally working at an unlicensed online gambling firm are arrested by Philippine authorities at an office building in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. - Reuters
MANILA: The Philippines Government said on Saturday (Dec 21) it has detained hundreds of Chinese workers in a continuing crackdown against unlicensed online gaming businesses catering to mainland customers.
So-called Philippine offshore gaming operators, or POGOs, are the country's fastest-growing industry. They have caused friction because of allegations of widespread tax evasion and the influx of tens of thousands of immigrant workers.
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