MANILA — Authorities have arrested another co-accused in the human trafficking case involving former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque and Cassandra Ong, in connection with illegal Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs).

In a statement on Tuesday, Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) Director Maj. Gen. Robert Alexander Morico II identified the suspect as Chinese national “Boss Terry,” 44, a resident of Brgy. Pulong Maba, Porac, Pampanga. He is an administrative officer of Lucky South 99 and is allegedly responsible for torturing erring Chinese POGO employees.

Boss Terry was arrested during a manhunt operation in Angeles City, Pampanga on Dec. 29 around 11:30 a.m., conducted by the CIDG Regional Field Unit-National Capital Region (CIDG RFU NCR) in coordination with several agencies.

The arrest stemmed from a warrant issued against Roque, Ong, and 49 others for alleged violation of Republic Act 9208, or the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act. Boss Terry is the third of 51 accused to be apprehended.

The CIDG launched tracker teams nationwide on May 15 to locate and arrest the accused. On May 22, 2025, the CIDG Regional Field Unit 3-Special Operations Team, together with the CIDG Pampanga Provincial Field Unit and Mabalacat City Police Station, captured “Marlon” in Brgy. Tabun, Mabalacat City, Pampanga. Marlon was the operation officer of the security agency during the alleged trafficking incidents at Lucky South 99 in Porac, Pampanga.

On May 29, 2025, the CIDG Anti-Organized Crime Unit (CIDG AOCU) captured “Mariano” at Clark Development Corporation, Public Safety Division, Clark, Pampanga. Mariano was one of the security guards on duty during the alleged trafficking incidents at Lucky South 99.