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Ten Arrested in Leyte Anti-e-Sabong Operation
10 nabbed in Leyte e-sabong bust
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Ten individuals were arrested during an anti-illegal online cockfighting operation at the Hindang Amusement Center in Hindang, Leyte, on May 29. Authorities seized various ICT equipment linked to the illegal activities, which violated multiple laws, including the Cybercrime Prevention Act.
- 01The operation took place at the Hindang Amusement Center in Barangay Poblacion 2, Hindang, Leyte.
- 02Authorities seized ICT equipment such as routers, a desktop computer, and CCTV cameras used for illegal online cockfighting.
- 03A police officer placed a P500 bet through GCash to gather evidence against the operation.
- 04The operation was conducted in coordination with local police and the 1st Leyte Provincial Mobile Force Company.
- 05Charges are being prepared against the suspects for violating Presidential Decree No. 1602 and the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012.
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On May 29, a police operation targeting illegal online cockfighting, known as e-sabong, led to the arrest of ten individuals at the Hindang Amusement Center in Hindang, Leyte. The operation was initiated following intelligence reports about the illegal activities at the venue. A police officer registered on an online betting platform and placed a P500 bet to gather evidence. Upon arrival, law enforcement discovered various information and communications technology (ICT) equipment, including routers and CCTV cameras, being used to facilitate the illegal betting operation. The authorities confirmed that the activities violated Presidential Decree No. 1602, Executive Order No. 9, and the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012. The suspects were taken into custody, and charges are being prepared against them.
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The operation disrupts illegal online gambling activities in Leyte, potentially deterring future violations.
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