Scrutiny of misrepresented operations 

The regulatory focus comes amid allegations that some offshore gaming companies have misrepresented themselves as business process outsourcing (BPO) firms. PAGCOR has called for increased scrutiny of such practices, stressing that these misrepresentations pose significant challenges in addressing illegal gaming operations. 

Broader implications 

The raid also revealed the presence of an Indonesian national wanted for online scams and money laundering in his home country. The individual, a team leader and operations manager at Central One, is being investigated alongside other foreign nationals found with irregular work permits and visas. 

“Central One Bataan’s involvement in online gaming activities clearly subject the same to PAGCOR’s jurisdiction and regulatory authority. However, records show that Central One Bataan is not one of the companies licensed by PAGCOR to legally operate such activities,” RAGCOR said.