Four Korean nationals wanted for illegal online gambling and fraud—allegedly earning over 6 trillion won (more than P248 million)—were arrested in separate operations in Clark, Pampanga, and Metro Manila.
The Bureau of Immigration identified the suspects as Oh Kyoungchul and Yang Koo Youn, who were arrested in Clark Freeport Zone; Jung Hoesung, who was nabbed in Pasay City; and Han Jonghoon, who was caught in San Juan City.
Oh is said to have led a Cebu-based gambling video syndicate from 2016 to 2018, distributing content to unlawful gambling websites. He faces an Interpol Red Notice and a warrant from the Seoul Western District Court.
Jung, a temporary visitor who overstayed, is accused of operating 23 illegal gambling platforms that profited ₩4 trillion. Authorities said his group also seized victims’ passports and subjected them to threats and abuse
Han allegedly served as finance team leader of the same criminal network, overseeing accounts and revenue targets. His operations reportedly generated 2 trillion won in illegal earnings.
All four suspects have been deemed undesirable aliens and are detained at the BI Warden Facility pending deportation proceedings.
