Philippines arrests alleged Chinese scam farm chain boss


The 33-year-old native of the Chinese province of Fujian ‘is a figure of significant concern within the landscape of organised crime in the Philippines’, the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission said in a statement. — AP

MANILA: A Chinese man accused of running an extensive network of scam farms across the Philippines has been arrested, authorities in Manila said Oct 11.

Lin Xunhan was detained in Binan city south of Manila late Thursday, amid a government crackdown of online businesses accused of defrauding clients and which have been linked to other crimes including kidnappings, prostitution, human trafficking, torture and murder.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Scam

Next In Tech News

How much water does AI actually use? Depends on whom you ask
South Korea's consumer agency to order SK Telecom to compensate 58 hacking victims
Opinion: What happens to online discussion forums when AI is the first place people turn?
A Reddit post led to a breakthrough in the Brown shooting investigation
Review: For disappointed 'Civ' fans, 'Anno 117' will scratch that strategy itch
Explainer-What is so special about TikTok's algorithm?
Robotics pioneer says the field has lost its way
Google warns staff with US visas against international travel due to embassy delays, Business Insider says
Sleep cots and graham crackers at Elon Musk’s child care program
Three tips to give your kids the best holiday present you can get – a healthier relationship with screens

Others Also Read