LOOK: KTV club discovered inside Porac POGO hub

Authorities on Wednesday discovered an entertainment area inside the recently raided Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) hub in Porac, Pampanga.

LOOK: Porac POGO hub's own KTV club.

Authorities discovered today this entertainment area inside the 10-hectare compound of iligal POGO hub. @gmanews pic.twitter.com/KKbPy1xbh7

— Jonathan Andal (@JonathanAndal_) June 12, 2024

According to photos posted by Jonathan Andal, customers would be welcomed by a red mat with Chinese characters and the word “welcome.”

Meanwhile, one of the rooms of the KTV club featured orange sofas and square stools as well as a television and speakers.

The establishment was raided last week by authorities, allowing them to rescue 158 Chinese, Vietnamese, and Malaysian nationals. 

Following the raid, they discovered evidence of torture and kidnapping.

Authorities also discovered alleged uniforms of the Chinese military in the premises.

However, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday said it was possible that the uniforms were only used as props by POGO workers in their illicit online transactions.

Earlier, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said that criminal syndicates posing as POGO hubs are national security concerns.—RF, GMA Integrated News