Philippine POGO crackdown shifts online scam hubs to Myanmar, regional cooperation gaps persist

Award-winning journalist Eunice Barbara Novio discusses how Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) and online scam networks have expanded from the Philippines to Myanmar, exploiting weak governance and conflict zones. The piece highlights the transnational nature of cyber-enabled fraud and the challenges for regional law enforcement. This matters as it underscores a growing illicit economy in Southeast Asia that fuels corruption and instability.