The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) has endorsed to the Philippine National Police–Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) a roster of social media influencers and online entities allegedly involved in promoting unlicensed online gambling platforms, marking what the agency describes as a shift from “threat detection to formal enforcement.”
According to the CICC, the move follows verification work by its Threat Monitoring Center (TMC) in coordination with civil society group Digital Pinoys, which initially reported the proliferation of unregulated gambling websites and influencer-driven promotions on social media.
The websites were found operating without authorization from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) and were allegedly using Filipino influencers to attract users — including minors — through livestreams, referral links, and online challenges.
The agency noted that previous joint operations with Pagcor, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), and the PNP have resulted in arrests, equipment seizures, and the dismantling of both domestic and offshore gambling networks.
The latest endorsement initiates the formal case build-up process, with possible charges under the Cybercrime Prevention Act (RA 10175), Presidential Decree 1602 on illegal gambling, and Article 315 of the Revised Penal Code on estafa. These offenses penalize operators as well as individuals who knowingly promote or enable illegal gambling activities.
The TMC reported that as of Nov. 13, it continues to observe illegal gambling promotions on social media and has identified 15 influencers allegedly involved.
Their follower counts range from 2.3 million to 9.2 million, underscoring their extensive reach. The list includes:
- perkz gaming
- Jungsuuk
- Christian Merck Grey
- Whamos Cruz
- Toni Fowler
- Norme Garcia
- Vic Desucatan
- Miss Ginbilog
- Cherry White
- Boy Tapang
- Da Siblings
- Wampipty
- TG
- Ohmyveenus
- MotoDick
Some profiles lacked publicly available contact information, the CICC said. The agency also confirmed that the account belonging to influencer Whamos Cruz had been taken down — either voluntarily or due to platform action related to policy violations.
The CICC stressed that the endorsement to law enforcement is part of a broader effort to convert online intelligence into prosecutable cases, highlighting what it called an effective partnership between government agencies and civic watchdogs like Digital Pinoys.
