The Philippine police have recently intensified their efforts, comprehensively upgrading their pursuit of illegal POGO (Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators) cases. They have submitted a red notice application to Interpol, mainly targeting Cassandra Ong, suspected of human trafficking, and Harry Roque, the former spokesperson for President Duterte. The issue has become significant, and the police have expressed their determination to crack down on crime and seek justice for the victims.
Comprehensive Upgrade of Pursuit Operations
On November 23, Major General Nartates, the acting director of the Philippine National Police (PNP), revealed that the police are closely cooperating with international law enforcement agencies to vigorously pursue Ong, who has fled overseas, and must be brought back to face charges. The director emphasized that the Philippine police would uphold justice for the victims of the illegal POGO centers, and no one involved in illegal activities would escape.
Suspect Background and Escape Details
Cassandra Ong, due to her business cooperation with former Banban City Mayor Guo Huaping and her involvement in the operation of the illegal POGO center Lucky South 99, is charged with "aggravated human trafficking." She was detained during the congressional investigation but was released before the establishment of the 20th Congress and fled to Japan this year, where she remains. On the other hand, Dr. Casio, spokesperson for the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC), also confirmed that the government has applied for a red notice for former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque. Roque, also involved in the operation of Lucky South 99, faces human trafficking charges. He has also claimed political persecution and sought asylum in the Netherlands, but was denied.
Red Notice and Case Impact
Casio explained that a red notice essentially requests global police assistance in locating and temporarily arresting suspects for extradition, based on a formal arrest warrant. Besides Ong and Roque, representatives of Lucky South 99 and a total of 49 people have been charged. The Philippine government is preparing to expand the scope of transnational pursuits, and as the Interpol system activates, Ong and Roque will likely have nowhere to hide, potentially stirring greater political turmoil.
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