GAMING TYCOON Charlie Atong Ang is bound for a second ‘homecoming’ following the issuance of an arrest warrant by a regional trial court in Sta. Cruz, Laguna in connection with non-bailable cases arising from the controversial ‘missing sabungeros.’
Based on a court document dated January 13, RTC Branch 26 found probable cause to order the arrest of the accused, whose listed addresses span parts of Muntinlupa City, Laguna, and Batangas.
Aside from Ang (Charlie Tiu Hay Ang), also ordered arrested for kidnapping with homicide, are 17 other individuals – Rogelio Teodoso Borican Jr., Jezrel Lazarte Mahilum, Mark Carlo Evangelista Zabala, Rodelo Antipuesto Anging, Emman Cayunda Falle, Julios Tagalog Gumolon.
The warrant covers Ronquillo Pacot Anding, Ryan Jay, Eliab Orapa, Aaron Ezrah Lagahit Cabillan, Mark Anthony Aguilo Manrique, Anderson Orozco Abary, Michael Jactin Claveria, Edmon Hernandez Munoz, Farvy Opalla Dela Cruz, Renan Lagrosa Fulgencio, Alfredo Uy Andes, Joey Natanauan Encarnacion.
“The bail for the release of the accused in this case is fixed at NOT BAILABLE for kidnapping with homicide,” reads part of the court order that was signed by Presiding Judge Mary Jean Cajandab – Ongalso.
The court also directed law enforcement officers to strictly follow the Rules on the Use of Body-Worn Cameras during the execution of the warrant, requiring at least one body camera and an alternative recording device to document the arrest process.
Interestingly, all suspects, except for Ang, are already under police custody.
“Yes po, Mr. Atong Ang na lang ang kasalukuyang under manhunt operation,” said CIDG spokesperson Police Major Helen dela Cruz.
In 2007, Ang was convicted by the Sandiganbayan after pleading guilty to “corruption of public officials in relation to indirect bribery.” He was sentenced to a maximum of six years in jail. He however was released after two months after his application for probation was approved.
