July 08, 2024 - Senator Win Gatchalian has called on Guo Hua Ping, also known as Alice Guo, to cooperate with authorities and reveal crucial information about the activities and key players of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), now termed as Internet Gaming Licensees (IGLs), involved in nefarious activities. Guo is expected to attend the hearing on July 10.
Guo, along with others, has been charged with non-bailable qualified human trafficking by the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC). The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) confirmed that Alice Guo has the same fingerprints as Chinese national Guo Hua Ping, affirming her true identity. Given her links to the Bamban POGO hub and the Porac POGO hub, Gatchalian believes Guo is in a position to shed light on the key individuals and operations fueling criminal activities. Her testimony is expected to significantly aid law enforcement and regulatory bodies in their efforts to dismantle these illegal operations and bring those responsible to justice.
The POGO industry has been under intense scrutiny due to its association with various illegal and criminal activities, including money laundering, human and sex trafficking, tax evasion, and online scamming. Nanawagan si Senador Win Gatchalian kay Guo Hua Ping o Alice Guo na magsalita na at ibunyag ang mga malalaking tao sa likod ng mga iligal at kriminal na offshore gaming operations.