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Uniforms with China ‘PLA’ buttons found in Philippine gambling raid sparks national security fears
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Concerns are being raised over whether Chinese military personnel are posing as Philippine offshore gaming operator employees.
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MANILA – Philippine officials on June 11 sounded the alarm over a potential threat to national security after what were suspected to be Chinese military uniforms were found inside a gambling den linked to syndicated criminal activities.
The Philippine authorities recovered at least three military camouflage uniforms with buttons bearing the initials “PLA” during a June 4 raid on the 5.8ha compound of Lucky South 99, a Philippine offshore gaming operator (Pogo).
