Bamban’s ex-mayor, a Chinese national, was convicted in the Philippines for human trafficking linked to illegal online gaming scams.
Alice Guo, former mayor of Bamban, Philippines, was sentenced to life in prison for running a Chinese-operated online scam and human trafficking operation. She was arrested in Indonesia in 2024 and extradited after fleeing the country. The case highlights ongoing efforts to combat transnational cybercrime and trafficking networks in Southeast Asia.