Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Juanito Victor Remulla on Sunday said that retired National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) officials may be helping gaming tycoon and fugitive Charlie ‘‘Atong’’ Ang.
According to a Bilyonaryo.com report, Remulla said he is looking into allegations that low-ranking former NBI agents are assisting the country’s No. 1 most wanted individual.
He said he has no information on the exact number of former NBI officials allegedly involved in aiding Ang.
Remulla said he will forward the information he received to NBI Acting Director Lito Magno, following Magno’s request for the identification of former NBI officials purportedly providing assistance to the fugitive.
He added that the 24/7 manhunt against Ang remains ongoing, with multiple law enforcement agencies involved in the operation.
Previous reports said authorities have intensified efforts to locate Ang after courts issued warrants related to high-profile criminal cases, prompting the creation of inter-agency task groups to track his movements.
Law enforcement officials also earlier warned of possible insider assistance complicating the pursuit of fugitives, underscoring the need for internal investigations and tighter coordination among agencies to prevent obstruction of justice.
