One of them claimed he was kidnapped and sold for 500,000 pesos (US$8,800) from another POGO.

Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/philippines-trafficking-scams-600-people-detained-3879956?cid=cna_flip_070214

“This brings to question not just the legitimacy of the contract but also the credibility of Global ComRCI to conduct a 3rd-party audit of POGO gaming revenues,” he added.

Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1728065/gatchalian-says-bank-affiliate-disowns-certification-for-pogo-auditor

“We have intensified our operations against these schemes to eliminate the threats of online scamming, illegal POGO operations, and other illegal activities,” NCRPO chief Maj. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez said.

Source: https://balita.com/chinese-selling-mobile-phones-sans-permit-gunrunner-nabbed/