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Alice Guo Accused of Money Laundering in POGO Bank Probe

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Alice Guo and her co-accused face 62 counts of money laundering, after the Philippines Department of Justice accepted the charges Monday (15 January).

The former mayor of Bamban, Tarlac, who was suspected of being a Chinese spy after being linked to a Philippines Offshore Gaming Operation (POGO) in her hometown, is also investigating qualified human trafficking claims.

This follows the rescue of 800 Filipino and international workers from the Bamban POGO complex in June 2024.

The raid triggered a cascade of events that culminated in President Marcos Jr.’s announcement of a comprehensive POGO ban in July of that year. 

The government focuses on POGOs and money laundering

The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency claims that POGOs are involved in a complex network of illicit operations that connects them to drug syndicates and corporate fraud.

Singapore officials are also collaborating with Philippine police to investigate suspected connections between Guo’s contacts in the nation.


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These include Zhang Ruijin and Lin Baoying, who were convicted in May 2024 for their roles in a multibillion-dollar money laundering case in the city state. 

According to local reports, the charge sheet focuses on Guo’s position as the alleged scheme’s architect.

Guo was apprehended in Indonesia in September last year after many weeks on the run, and she was deported to the Philippines.

The lawsuit comes after Senator Sherwin Gatchalian promised to expand government probes into banks and other financial entities with potential connections to POGO-linked money laundering.

The senator, who chairs the chamber’s Ways and Means Committee, said he intended to file a resolution and request an inquiry into the incident. 

He suggested that suspected illegal activity at the POGOs, including as human trafficking and abduction, might have been avoided if the banks had carefully followed anti-money laundering rules.

During the most recent session, the country’s Anti-Money Laundering Council informed the Senate that it is still investigating the Bamban POGO’s funding sources.

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Marcus Wright
Marcus Wright
A seasoned journalist with 8 years of experience in the iGaming industry, specializing in casino gaming. Known for in-depth analysis, engaging content, and staying ahead of trends.

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