English: Gatchalian said criminal groups have taken advantage of the fact that registered SIMs are being sold openly. It has accumulated tens of thousands of SIMs which were later used in various investment, cryptocurrency, and love scams. Such groups include those fronting as Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs).
Filipino: Sinabi ni Gatchalian na sinasamantala ng mga kriminal ang pagbebenta ng mga rehistradong SIM at nakaipon ang mga ito ng libu-libong SIM na kalaunan ay ginagamit sa iba't ibang investment, cryptocurrency, at love scam. Maaaring ganito rin, ani Gatchalian ang modus na ginagawa ng ilang Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs).