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Chinese National Arrested in Espionage Scare During Elections

4/29/2025

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On April 29, 2025, a dramatic arrest unfolded in Manila as the National Bureau of Investigation apprehended Chinese national Tak Hoi Lao outside the Commission on Elections office. Authorities discovered an IMSI catcher in his vehicle, raising serious espionage concerns. However, Comelec Chairperson George Garcia reassured the public that election data remained secure and uncompromised.

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On April 29, 2025, a dramatic arrest unfolded in Manila as the National Bureau of Investigation apprehended Chinese national Tak Hoi Lao outside the Commission on Elections office. Authorities discovered an IMSI catcher in his vehicle, raising serious espionage concerns. However, Comelec Chairperson George Garcia reassured the public that election data remained secure and uncompromised.