Philippine raid on Chinese firm spotlights human trafficking issues in online gaming industry

A Chinese-run gambling company is under investigation following claims by employees of delayed salaries, prostitution activities and love scams, in a case that has highlighted the complex issues surrounding the Philippine online gaming industry.

A 2,000-strong team from the Philippine police force raided Xinchuang Network Technology, Inc – a vast Chinese-run online gaming complex in southern Manila – on June 26, seizing computer data and safety box vaults allegedly in connection with human trafficking and “love scam” activities inside the complex.

More than 2,700 people, including 1,534 Filipinos and 1,190 foreigners, were rescued.

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