PAOCC spokesman Winston John Casio said it is the most feasible destination of Guo as her family has business interests in the Golden Triangle.
“We are confident that she is trying to get into the Golden Triangle because the Guo family has business interests (and) gambling interests in Cambodia and so that would be the safest bet that we have as of this moment,” Casio said at a news forum in Quezon City.
The Golden Triangle is a region in Southeast Asia located along the Mekong River and has shared borders with Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia and Thailand.
Casio pointed out the countries within the region have porous boundaries. He also noted the Golden Triangle is said to be teeming with transnational organized crimes.
Seeking refuge in China is unlikely for Guo, Casio said, noting the country’s strict rules against illegal gambling.
Guo is said to be currently staying in a hotel in Batam, Indonesia, according to Casio, based on the latest information from their foreign counterparts.
This story is from the August 25, 2024 edition of The Philippine Star.
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