Government prosecutors have formally indicted prominent businessman Charlie “Atong” Ang and 21 other individuals, including 15 active police officers, in connection with the disappearance and alleged death of several cockfighting enthusiasts “sabungeros.”
The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the indictment following an investigation into the high-profile missing persons case that first gained national attention in 2022.
According to a statement released by the DOJ, Ang is facing 10 counts of Kidnapping with Homicide and 16 counts of Kidnapping with Serious Illegal Detention.
The 15 policemen are among the over 20 co-accused cited in the Kidnapping with Homicide charge.
DOJ spokesperson Atty. Polo Martinez confirmed that the charges will be filed before three separate courts: the Regional Trial Courts of Lipa City in Batangas, Sta. Cruz in Laguna, and San Pablo in Laguna.
A representative for Ang stated that the camp has yet to officially receive a copy of the resolution from the prosecution panel.
The indictment marks a significant legal development in the ongoing effort to resolve the fate of the missing individuals.
