Philippines Arrests Alleged Chinese Scam Farm Chain Boss

Lin Xunhan is accused of operating a large-scale scammer operation across the Philippines and was detained by authorities on October 11, 2024. Image via ABS-CBN.

A Chinese man accused of running an extensive network of scam farms across the Philippines has been arrested, authorities in Manila said Friday.

Lin Xunhan was detained in Binan City, south of Manila, late Thursday amid a government crackdown on online businesses accused of defrauding clients and which have been linked to other crimes, including kidnappings, prostitution, human trafficking, torture, and murder.

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