Section 15Sec./Art. 15

Prosecution, Judgement, and Forfeiture, - Except for specific violation and prosecution under other laws which already provide specific penalties, prosecution or conviction under this Act shall be without prejudice to prosecution and punishment under the Revised Penal Code or other existing laws.

All POGO buildings or other structures or facilities, materials, POGO gaming equipment, and POGO gaming paraphernalia used directly or indirectly in violation of this Act, and the proceeds of such illegal act or activity, shall be forfeited in favor of the government and may be disposed of, in accordance with existing laws, rules, and regulations: Provided, That the POGO gaming equipment and POGO gaming paraphernalia shall be destroyed by the seizing authority.

Independent of a criminal case, any property, tool, instrument, or any other asset used for the commission of the acts prohibited in Section 4 of this Act shall be subject to civil forfeiture upon finding of probable cause, in accordance with rules of procedure to be formulated by the Supreme Court: Provided, That the rules shall also include a summary procedure for the release of a portion of such assets during the pendency of the proceedings, for operational support and victim protection, including victims of human trafficking involved in the commission of prohibited acts and other offenses in this Act.