Underground Clinics: Criminals’ Plastic Surgery Havens in the Philippines
In the Philippines, clandestine hospitals are offering plastic surgeries to fugitives and scam workers to help them evade law enforcement. Authorities are preparing to shut down two such hospitals, much larger than the one raided in Manila’s Pasay City. Seized items include hair transplant tools and skin whitening IV drips. Arrests in the raid included unlicensed doctors and staff. These operations cater to illegal online casino workers involved in scams and human trafficking. President Marcos Jr. is cracking down on these operations to combat their criminal activities.
In December 2022, a suspected Chinese mafia member was arrested post-surgery meant to alter his appearance, hinting at the extent of these illegal hospital networks. Authorities, tipped off about these underground clinics, discovered advanced medical equipment, indicating extensive services beyond plastic surgery. This crackdown reflects a broader effort to tackle the Philippines’ reputation as a hub for scams and criminal enterprises.
In a shocking revelation, secret hospitals in the Philippines are providing criminals with plastic surgeries to help them evade capture. Authorities plan to shut down two large-scale illegal clinics after a raid on a smaller one in Pasay City uncovered hair transplant tools, dental implants, and more. The clients include illegal online casino workers involved in scams and human trafficking. Arrests were made, including unlicensed doctors. President Marcos Jr. is spearheading a crackdown on these clandestine operations, aiming to dismantle their criminal networks and reduce the Philippines’ reputation as a scam hub.
