Authorities have dismantled alleged unlawful Lineage Basic pilot service operations in Cavite and Pampanga, following separate raids in Imus Metropolis and Angeles Metropolis.
In line with the press launch, the operations had been linked to alleged “farming” actions involving Lineage Basic, a Korean on-line multiplayer role-playing sport the place gamers progress characters, interact in PvP, take part in clan warfare, and use Adena as the primary in-game foreign money. Adena is usually used to purchase gear, consumables, and different in-game property, and has reportedly gained worth in secondary markets the place accounts and digital gadgets are traded for actual cash.
The primary operation befell on Could 8, 2026, in Buhay na Tubig, Imus Metropolis, Cavite. Authorities applied a warrant to go looking, seize, and study laptop knowledge on the second and third flooring of a constructing, the place a number of computer systems had been allegedly discovered operating Lineage Basic. Investigators additionally found messaging functions reportedly used to ship work directions, gaming duties, and operational updates.
Filipino staff current throughout the operation reportedly mentioned they labored as much as 12 hours a day, with just one relaxation day per week, and had been compensated by a Korean supervisor. The raid led to the arrest of the Korean supervisor and two different Korean nationals. They had been charged for alleged violations of the Anti-Monetary Account Scamming Act and the Social Safety Act of 1997.
A second operation adopted on Could 15, 2026, in Angeles Metropolis, Pampanga. Authorities seized extra laptop units allegedly used within the unlawful on-line sport farming operation and arrested two extra Korean nationals. The suspects had been charged for alleged violations of the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 and the Anti-Monetary Account Scamming Act.
In whole, 5 Korean nationals had been arrested within the two operations.
Supply:
