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The deportation stemmed from actions taken by the Philippine Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission, which conducted raids on various offshore gambling operators in the country, known locally as POGOs (Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators). These operations have come under scrutiny due to concerns surrounding legality and associated criminal activities. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. had earlier issued an executive order calling for the closure of POGOs by December 31, 2023, which likely precipitated the recent arrests and deportations.