The Philippines is set to kick 1,318 Chinese nationals out of the country for their involvement in illegal online gambling business.

The Philippine Daily Inquirer reported that the Bureau of Immigration is preparing to deport the Chinese nationals after confirming that they have violated immigration laws, including going beyond their authorized period of stay in the country and violating the conditions of their visas.

“The 1,318 Chinese will be charged for overstaying, working in violation of the limitations and conditions of their visa, and engaging in an unlicensed online gaming business,” BI spokesperson Tonette Mangrobang said, according to the news report.

Mangrobang pointed out that some of the arrested Chinese nationals entered the Philippines as tourists.