Authorities in the Philippines uncovered secret hospitals offering plastic surgery for fugitives and scammers seeking to evade arrest. The hospitals are linked to a scam center operated by Chinese nationals. The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission is investigating these hospitals.
Key Points
Plastic surgery offered to change appearances and help individuals evade capture.
Hospitals linked to the Philippines offshore gaming operator (POGO) scam center.
No licenses or permits for the hospitals, raising concerns about regulatory oversight.
Pros
Authorities are taking action to shut down these illegal hospitals.
Investigations are ongoing to uncover the full scope of operations and potential connections to transnational crime.
Cons
The existence of these secret hospitals poses a threat to law enforcement efforts and public safety.