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Practice question: Predicate Offenses (Unlawful Activities) (See also RA 11930, Sec. 9(c), and RA 12312, Sec. 8)

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Practice question

After RA12312 took effect, an organizer knowingly registers sham companies used to conceal Philippine offshore gaming operations. The facts establish the prohibited aiding conduct under Section4(f)(1). He argues Section8 reaches only people who personally accept bets. Which answer is correct?
  1. Section8 reaches violations of the Act, including this established Section4 aiding violation
  2. Only accepting bets can ever be a predicate under RA12312
  3. Sham registration is expressly authorized by Section4
  4. A former license makes every later act lawful despite the ban
  5. Predicate status conclusively proves all elements of every laundering charge

Legal references

  • RA12312 Anti-POGO Act2025: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2025/ra_12312_2025.html Sections4(f)(1) and8.

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