In a scandal that now grips the nation, a whistleblower has come forward claiming that renowned e‑sabong tycoon Charlie “Atong” Ang allegedly funneled up to ₱2 million per month to police officers directly involved in the investigation of the missing sabungero case. These payments, supposedly labeled “intel,” were allegedly used to conceal abductions, hinting at a deep and troubling collusion between gambling figures and law enforcement.

The missing sabungeros, over 100 in number, vanished between 2021–2022 across Luzon—some allegedly discarded into Taal Lake after being strangled to death—a brutal revelation that triggered national outrage. Whistleblower Julie “Dondon” Patidongan, once trusted within Ang’s security circle, testified that he was merely relaying Ang’s orders to compliant police units, presenting petty cash vouchers as disturbing proof.

Facing mounting public pressure, Atong Ang denies all allegations of misconduct in connection with disappearance and murders. Instead, he has responded by filing five criminal complaints against Patidongan and other accusers—accusing them of slander, coercion, and an attempted ₱300 million extortion plot. During a press conference, Ang declared his cooperation with authorities and insisted that he is being unfairly singled out amid an active investigation .

Yet, the new revelations have shifted focus toward troubling “red flags” in the case, including missing Amber Alerts, inconsistent timelines, and allegedly complicit officials—many of whom are rumored to be on Ang’s payroll .

With authorities like the DOJ and PNP now looking into these allegations, the question on everyone’s mind is whether this salacious bribery scheme is a smoke screen—or the smoking gun that will finally crack open one of the Philippines’ most disturbing crime mysteries.

What happens next?

Will Ang’s lawsuit halt the investigation—or backfire as proof of his influence?

Will the PNP reveal names of officers being paid by the cockfighting mogul?

Most crucially: Will justice finally reach the families of the missing sabungeros—by finding the unaccounted remains or closing the corrupt network that enabled their disappearance?

Stay tuned as we track every explosive update in this high-stakes saga that intertwines gambling intrigue, political patronage, and chilling disappearances.