The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center has submitted 15 social media personalities to the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group for possible case build-up after observing their alleged continued promotion of unlicensed online gambling websites. Authorities emphasized that charges, if filed, may fall under the Cybercrime Prevention Act, the Revised Penal Code’s provisions on estafa, and the law prescribing stricter penalties for illegal gambling. The CICC said further investigation may determine whether a larger coordinated network exists behind the promotions. Read more in our articles including "CICC names influencers allegedly involved in illegal online gambling promotion" and "Google Wallet adds Package Tracking via Gmail Receipts".
The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center has submitted 15 social media personalities to the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group for possible case build-up after observing their alleged continued promotion of unlicensed online gambling websites. Authorities emphasized that charges, if filed, may fall under the Cybercrime Prevention Act, the Revised Penal Code’s provisions on estafa, and the law prescribing stricter penalties for illegal gambling.
The CICC said further investigation may determine whether a larger coordinated network exists behind the promotions.
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