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BI arrests 17 Koreans

IMMIGRATION agents arrested 17 South Koreans for their alleged involvement in illegal online gaming operations in Pasig City.

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Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente said the operation was conducted in coordination with  representatives from the South Korean Embassy in Manila, who were aware of the raid on a posh condominium at Ortigas Center.

The arrested Koreans will be immediately deported for violating the Philippine immigration laws, Morente said.

BI spokesperson Atty. Antonette Mangrobang said the Koreans were caught in the act of operating computers inside the One Corporate Center building in Pasig City.            

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