Philippine police rescue kidnapped teen, hunt ex-gambling site operators 

A young kidnap victim, believed to be targeted by former POGO operators, was rescued in Manila after a failed ransom attempt. The kidnappers, also Chinese nationals, are part of a syndicate involved in human trafficking and fraud. The incident highlights the criminal activities that have emerged following the closure of POGOs in the Philippines. Authorities suspect disaffected former Filipino police or soldiers may be assisting in these crimes. The government is actively addressing the situation, with hundreds of foreign nationals linked to POGOs awaiting deportation.

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