Philippine police hunt Atong Ang over 34 missing e-sabong workers
Philippine police are seeking gambling company Lucky 8 Star Quest chief Charlie “Atong” Ang over the disappearance of 34 people connected to online cockfighting in 2021 and 2022. Courts in Laguna and Batangas issued non-bailable warrants last month on charges including kidnapping with homicide and serious illegal detention. Ang denies the allegations, and his lawyers challenge key witnesses’ credibility.
The case concerns alleged crimes tied to e-sabong, which the Philippines banned nationwide in 2022.