MANILA — The joint efforts of the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC), Bureau of Immigration (BI), the Department of Justice (DOJ) Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking, and the Philippine National Police (PNP) Women and Children Protection Center culminated on Thursday (14 Dec 2023) in the deportation of 180 Chinese Nationals to China via Philippine Airlines.
A delegation of around 10 Filipino officials accompanied the deportation, escorting the apprehended individuals to Shanghai, China.
The targeted deportation is a crucial step in the extensive crackdown by local authorities against illegal activities conducted by foreign nationals in the country.
These individuals were involved in a range of criminal activities, including online scams, human trafficking, torture, kidnapping for ransom, and prostitution.
The roots of this significant operation trace back to October 27, 2023, when a joint force led by agents from the Philippine Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) conducted a raid at the Smart Web Technology POGO Hub in Pasay City.
The ensuing inspection revealed an alarming setup featuring aquarium-style viewing (sex) chambers catering to women of various nationalities, including Filipinas, serving predominantly Chinese nationals seeking such services.
The undesirable aliens, including Chinese Nationals, some of whom are fugitives from Mainland China, were apprehended, handcuffed, and subsequently transported onto buses for deportation.
(Report and photography by Benjamin Cuaresma/AI/MNM)