2 Arrest Warrants Issued vs. Businessman Atong Ang over Missing Sabungeros Case
ATONG ANG – Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla claimed that the wanted businessman is possibly either in Cambodia or Thailand now.
A court previously released an arrest warrant against Ang and several others over the case of the missing sabungeros. Some individuals who claimed of working for the businessman before testified over the matter and accused him of allegedly masterminding the disappearance of the cockfighting enthusiasts.
Here are the other individuals who are also faced with an arrest warrant over the case of the missing sabungeros:
- Police Lt. Col. Ryan Jay Orapa, Rogelio Borican Jr.
- Rodelio Anig-ig
- Jezrel Mahilum
- Mark Zabala
- Ronquillo Anding
- Police Senior Master Sergeant (PSMS) Joey Encarnacion
- Police Executive Master Sergeant Aaron Cabillan
- Police Master Sergeant (PMSg) Michael Claveria
- PSMS Mark Anthony Manrique
- PSMS Anderson Abary
- Police Staff Sergeant (PSSG) Edmon Munoz
- PSSG Alfredo Andres
- Police Major Philip Almedilla
- Police Lt. Henry Sasaluya
- Police Chief Master Sergeant Arturo dela Cruz
- PSMS Farvy dela Cruz
- Police Corporal Angel Martin
- Emman Falle
- Julious Gumulon
- PMSg Renan Fulgencio
Former actress Gretchen Barretto who is also close to Atong Ang was also previously accused over the missing sabungeros case. The Department of Justice junked the case against the former actress last December.
According to the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), the 17 individuals who are also subjects of the arrest warrants issued by a court have already been arrested. Only Atong Ang remains at large.
The DILG even announced a P10 million-reward for information that could lead to the arrest of Atong Ang. According to Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla then, they are confident that the wanted businessman is still in the Philippines.
Last January 17, a court in Laguna released another arrest warrant against Ang and he is now allegedly a “fugitive from justice”. However, Ang was advised by his lawyer not to surrender until they have used up all legal remedies that are available to them.
Amid the manhunt operation to search for Atong Ang, the DILG recently gave an update on his possible whereabouts. According to ABS-CBN News, the wanted businessman is possibly either in Cambodia or Thailand right now.
Based on the post, DILG Sec. Jonvic Remulla spoke on the possibility that Atong Ang is either in Cambodia or Thailand now after learning from whistleblower Julie Patidongan that the online sabong operates in Cambodia. The Interior Secretary stressed that they are still verifying the information.
Previously, the DOJ reacted to the advice of Atong Ang’s lawyer to the wanted businessman not to surrender to the authorities.
