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The mayor, the scam and the spy accusations: The rise and fall of Alice Guo


Published on 2025-03-24 19:44:12 - BBC
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  • Alice Guo, a small-town mayor in the Philippines, has been accused of being a scam boss and even a Chinese spy, after a scam compound was uncovered in her town.

The article from MSN details the rise and fall of Alice Guo, the former mayor of Bamban, Philippines, who was embroiled in a scandal involving a scam and espionage accusations. Guo, who was elected in 2022, faced scrutiny after a raid on a local POGO (Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator) hub revealed it was a front for illegal activities, including human trafficking and torture. Investigations into Guo's background uncovered inconsistencies in her citizenship status, with claims that she might be a Chinese national, leading to espionage allegations. Her rapid political ascent, from a relatively unknown figure to mayor, was facilitated by her connections with influential local figures. The situation escalated when she was suspended by the Ombudsman, and her political career crumbled as she faced multiple legal challenges, including a Senate investigation into her citizenship and the operations of the POGO hub. The scandal not only highlighted issues of foreign influence in local politics but also raised questions about the integrity of the electoral process and the oversight of POGO operations in the Philippines.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/crime/general/the-mayor-the-scam-and-the-spy-accusations-the-rise-and-fall-of-alice-guo/ar-AA1BA3rk ]