The kin of the 34 lacking on-line cockfighting or “e-sabong” lovers have referred to as on gaming tycoon Charlie “Atong” Ang to satisfy his promise and assist with the investigation of the victims’ sudden disappearance.
In Dano Tingcungco’s report on “24 Oras”, the victims’ relations recalled Ang’s promise final yr following a Senate committee listening to on the lacking sabungeros.
“Noon, sinabi niya samin na tutulungan kami sa kaso ng anak ko. Sabi niya ipapa-ospital pa nga niya ako…Sabi niya, yung mga taong involved dito sa kasong ito, mahuhuli,” Maria Carmelita Lasco, mom of sufferer Ricardo “Jonjon” Lasco, mentioned.
Jonjon is the grasp agent kidnapped in San Pablo City, Laguna. Three cops tagged in his case at the moment are underneath police custody however his household mentioned different officers should be held accountable for the crime.
“Labin-lima ho ang dumukot sa kapatid ko…sino-sino kaya ito? Di natin alam. Ni re-request namin ang kapulisan, sana ma-interrogate itong mga suspek na ito nang maigi para magsabi at sabihin nila ano ang naging partisipasyon,” Charlene Lasco, the sufferer’s sister, mentioned.
“Kami po ay humihingi ng tulong kay Chief PNP [Rodolfo] Azurin, at tsaka kay CIDG Director [Romeo] Caramat na siyang humahawak sa aming kaso ngayon na masusing imbestigahan din ‘yung naging team leader ng mga pulis na to ng mga panahon na ‘yun. Baka sakaling may mahita sila dito,” he added.
Likewise, Butch Inonog, the daddy of sufferer John Claude Inonog, appealed to Ang and the guards in Manila Arena to coordinate with the probe.
“Nasaan ‘yung pinangako ninyo samin? Kami po ay nakiki-usap lang sa inyo. Baka pwede niyo kami matulungan na maihatid sa justice itong mga taong pinaghahanap at nilabasan ng warrant of arrest,” he said.
GMA Integrated News reached out to Ang’s camp for a remark however has but to reply as of press time.
Meanwhile, the Philippine National Police (PNP) mentioned there are arrest warrants issued in opposition to different recognized perpetrators.
“Dun sa kaso ng master agent na nangyari noong August 2021 ay may inilabas na rin warrants of arrest,” mentioned PNP Spokesperson Pcol. Jean Fajardo.
“Kasalukuyan pong nakakulong significantly ‘yung tatlong pulis na pinangalanan. Doon po sa kaso ni Michael Bautista, kung saan may viral video wherein ‘yung isang suspect na na-identify ay siya rin nasampahan ng kaso with respect doon sa Manila Arena case,” she said.
“Ang tinitingnan po natin ay ‘yung walong insidente involving 34 missing cockfighting aficionados. Maaaring isang grupo lamang ang may kinalaman dito,” she added.
Earlier, the victims’ relations acquired a manifestation with submission of conformity which acknowledged that the Fortun and Santos Law Office will give authorized service to the 5 guards who have been issued arrest warrants.
This was confirmed by lawyer Raymond Fortun however he and his associate declined to subject additional remark. —Sundy Locus/NB, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
