Authorities busted a major cryptocurrency scam operation and illegal POGO hub in Clark Freeport Zone in the early hours of August 5, arresting 27 Chinese nationals and rescuing eight Filipina women allegedly exploited in online fraud activities.

At around 2:00 a.m., joint operatives from the Regional Intelligence Division (RID), Regional Special Operations Group 3 (RSOG3), the Bureau of Immigration’s Field Support Unit (FSU-BID), and the Intelligence Service of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (ISAFP) raided the Asian Greenville Resort in Jose Abad Santos Avenue, Clark Freeport Zone.

The raid, conducted under Mission Order No. 2025-195 issued by the Bureau of Immigration’s Fugitive Search Unit, led to the arrest of 24 Chinese nationals (22 males and 2 females) allegedly caught running a crypto investment scam. Eight Filipina women were also found on the premises and are now under the care of authorities.

A follow-up operation at 3:00 a.m. in Unit 31, Clark Hills Village D, Sacobia Street, resulted in the arrest of three more Chinese nationals involved in phishing and related scams. This second operation was conducted under Mission Order No. 2025-219 dated August 4.

Confiscated during both operations were numerous computer workstations and electronic devices, which are now undergoing forensic analysis.

Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) Regional Director PBGEN Ponce Rogelio I. Peñones Jr. praised the swift coordination of all agencies involved.

“These successful raids reflect our intensified campaign against transnational cybercrimes and illegal POGO operations. We are sending a strong message—Central Luzon will not be a safe haven for scammers and exploiters,” Peñones said. “We will continue to act decisively to protect our communities and extend support to those victimized by these syndicates.”

The rescued Filipinas are being assessed and assisted, while further investigations are ongoing.