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The Philippine National Police arrested 13 people during a court-ordered operation against alleged illegal online gaming activities in Muntinlupa City.
The operation was carried out by the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group on June 15 inside Ayala Alabang Village.
Police said one of those arrested was listed as a provincial most wanted person.
The operation stemmed from a warrant of arrest issued by a Quezon City court for alleged violations of the Access Devices Regulation Act in relation to the Cybercrime Prevention Act.
During the service of the warrant, CIDG operatives allegedly found ongoing online gaming activities inside the premises.
Authorities seized desktop computers, laptops, mobile phones, storage devices, and other digital equipment believed to have been used in the operation.
Police said the items were inventoried in the presence of required witnesses, including barangay officials and security personnel.
Initial verification with the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation showed that the online platforms allegedly accessed at the site were not authorized. PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez said further investigation was underway to determine the full scope of the activity and other possible violations.
