SC fast-tracks forfeiture of POGO assets
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-08-11 01:24 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Crime & Justice, Justice, Philippines, Law & Courts, World News, Crime & Justice, Asia Pacific
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MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court (SC) has approved a fast-track legal mechanism allowing the government to seize and forfeit properties tied to illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) activities even without waiting for related criminal cases to be resolved.
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