Illegal Online Gambling Operators in Philippines Could Be Fronts for China’s Espionage, Analyst Warns
Manila arrested more than 200 foreigners, mostly Chinese, in this year's largest crackdown on the banned industry.
TL;DR
- Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) near military bases may be fronts for Chinese influence and surveillance.
- Analyst suspects POGOs collude with rogue local officials.
- POGOs could be part of Beijing's gray zone operations against the Philippines.
- The remaining POGOs are likely used for espionage, malign influence, and disinformation.