Missing Sabungeros Case: Respondents deny payoff claims, allege extortion
Respondents in an obstruction of justice case regarding missing cockfighting enthusiasts have denied allegations of receiving payoffs from prime suspect Charlie 'Atong' Ang. The accused claim that the families of the victims were actually the ones seeking out-of-court settlements.
Why it matters
The case involves high-profile allegations of corruption and violence within the Philippine e-sabong industry, drawing significant public and legal attention.
RESPONDENTS in the obstruction of justice complaint linked to the missing sabungeros (cockfighting enthusiasts) case denied the allegations Friday, claiming their accusers were the ones seeking an out-of-court settlement from Charlie "Atong" Ang in exchange for dropping the case.Ang is considered the prime suspect in the case because he owned Lucky 8 Star Quest Inc., the e-sabong (online cockfighting) operator where the 34 missing men allegedly rigged matches to the detriment of his betting profits. His former security chief, Julie Patidongan, confessed to authorities that the abductions and killings were executed directly on Ang's orders to punish match-fixing and deter others.
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