The Chinese embassy in the Philippines has reported that law enforcement agencies from both countries have detained and deported a Chinese national named Chen. He is suspected of organizing an international online gambling network with a turnover exceeding $433 million.
According to the embassy, Chen is part of the leadership team behind a network of illegal online casinos that operated in the Philippines. The group attracted Chinese citizens through search engine advertisements, social media, hired agents, and word of mouth.
The embassy claims that the organizers manipulated game results, imposed deliberately unattainable withdrawal requirements, and created conditions that prolonged gameplay and increased betting frequency.