DOJ Moves to charge Atong Ang, 24 others in case of missing cockfight enthusiasts
- Prosecutors say there is enough evidence to pursue multiple kidnapping charges against Atong Ang and other respondents
- The group faces 10 counts of kidnapping with h&micide and 16 counts of kidnapping with serious illegal detention
- DOJ states some cases were dismissed for now but may be revived if new evidence emerges
- Families of the missing victims await the next steps as the case advances to court proceedings
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The Department of Justice has announced that it found prima facie evidence to file criminal charges against businessman Atong Ang and 24 other individuals in the continuing investigation into the disappearance of several cockfight enthusiasts.
Source: UGC
According to the DOJ, its panel of prosecutors determined that the evidence provides reasonable certainty of conviction, prompting them to move forward with formal charges.
In its resolution, the DOJ stated that Ang and the other respondents will face 10 counts of kidnapping with h&micide
The agency explained that these charges stem from incidents involving missing individuals whose whereabouts remain unknown to this day.
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Prosecutors added that the respondents will also be charged with 16 counts of kidnapping with serious illegal detention.
The DOJ said that some individuals initially included in the complaints will not face charges at this time. In its statement, the department explained the decision by noting that “the case/s were dismissed without prejudice to the refilling of any complaint with the Department of Justice should future evidence arise linking them directly to the acts of unlawful detention.”
Authorities emphasized that the investigation remains active and that more developments are possible if new testimonies, digital records, or other forms of evidence surface.
For the families of the missing cockfight enthusiasts, the DOJ’s findings mark a significant progression in a case that has remained unresolved for years, leaving them with unanswered questions and profound grief.
As the charges move forward, prosecutors are preparing for the next legal steps while coordinating with law enforcement agencies involved in the broader search for justice.
The DOJ has reiterated its commitment to pursuing accountability and ensuring that all individuals proven responsible for the abductions are held to account.
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