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The operator of an online gambling site was arrested Tuesday at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in the Philippines.
52-year-old Cho Yungeon, a foreign national, was taken into custody at the departure area of Naia Terminal 1.
The arrest stemmed from intelligence provided by Korean authorities, which revealed that Cho was the subject of an arrest warrant issued by the Busan District Court for allegedly operating an illegal online gambling website from Makati City beginning in January 2024.
The website, which has not been publicly identified, generated approximately 21.3 billion won (roughly US$15–16 million) in wagers.
The BI said his syndicate allegedly accepted bets on domestic and international sporting events, processed online deposits, paid out winnings based on betting odds and also offered casino games such as baccarat.
A red notice was then issued by the International Criminal Police Organization against him.
BI records also further showed that Cho entered the Philippines in 2019 using a Cambodian passport under the name Cho Min, but biometric verification later confirmed that he was the same individual as wanted Korean national Cho Yungeon.
- Jagajeet Chiba, Gambling911.com
