PAOCC

PAOCC Chief Usec. Gilbert Cruz has officially named Lyu Dong, also known by several aliases, as the so-called "godfather" of POGO operations in the Philippines. According to Cruz, Lyu was apprehended following a mission order issued by the Bureau of Immigration for violations of his conditions of stay.

Explaining why Lyu Dong earned the "godfather" title, Cruz said, "Siya talaga ang pinaka-target ng mission order na iyon. Kilala siya sa iba't ibang pangalan tulad ng Boss Boga, Bogo, Xiao Long, Apao, at Ahao. Gumagamit din siya ng alyas na Pahao at Haohao, na ang ibig sabihin ay 'boss ng mga boss.'"

Cruz went on to elaborate on Lyu’s role in the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGO) industry. "Kaya natin siya tinawag na 'godfather' ng mga POGO—noong 2015 pa nandito na siya. Siya ang nagsimula ng mga POGO operations sa mga golf courses at nakapagtayo siya ng mga sites sa Region 7, partikular sa Cebu. Involved din siya sa Porac at Bamban POGO hubs sa Region 3."

With Lyu Dong’s arrest, the PAOCC continues its crackdown on illegal POGO activities and aims to address the growing concerns surrounding these operations.