Philippine National Police (PNP) acting chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said no malicious allegations will distract authorities from locating fugitive businessman Charlie “Atong” Ang.
Nartatez warned that anyone aiding a fugitive, including police officers and government personnel, will face serious legal consequences.
Ang faces multiple arrest warrants over the disappearance of missing cockfighting enthusiasts and is charged with kidnapping in courts in Laguna and Batangas.
All 21 of his co-accused, including 12 active police officers, have already been arrested, the PNP said.
Nartatez dismissed claims that police are withholding information to claim the P10-million reward, stressing that the priority is Ang’s arrest and accountability.
