PM Says BPO Paid Out Over $150 Million in Annual Salaries

PM Says BPO Paid Out Over $150 Million in Annual SalariesPrime Minister John Briceño says the government is committed to cracking down on scams linked to Belize’s BPO sector, as concerns grow about whether existing laws are strong enough to address the problem. Briceño told News Five that authorities must pursue scammers aggressively, whether they are targeting Belizeans or victims overseas. News Five first reported concerns raised by businessman Lee Mark Chang. The Prime Minister added that while he had not received direct complaints from Chang, he was aware that some individuals had raised concerns with police. He noted that the sector employs more than 20,000 people and generates over $150 million in annual salaries.