PNP logs rise in POGO kidnap cases from Jan.- Sept. 2022
(File photo courtesy of DILG) MANILA - The number of kidnapping cases involving Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) has increased from January to September this year compared to last year, the Philippine National Police Anti-Kidnapping Group (PNP-AKG) said on Tuesday. Citing the latest data, it said a total of 17 POGO-related kidnapping cases were reported compared to 12 incidents from January to December last year. Meanwhile, the first nine months of this year saw 13 traditional kidnap for ransom (KFR) cases, compared to 24 traditional KFR cases logged in 2021. Authorities also recor...