Philippine Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla recently announced that police believe Ang has fled the country and is likely hiding in Cambodia, elsewhere in Southeast Asia, or across Pacific island nations. According to Remulla, witness leads indicate Ang has already entered Cambodia and holds up to 3 billion dollars in cryptocurrency assets, giving him immense financial power to evade capture and buy influence. However, Cambodia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs previously denied that Ang had entered the country.
Dubbed the "Chinese-Filipino gambling kingpin," Ang is wanted on severe charges. Philippine courts issued arrest warrants against him for kidnapping and murder over his alleged role in the 2021–2022 Luzon sabungero disappearances, which left at least 36 cockfighting enthusiasts missing.
With Manila ramping up the bounty pressure and Phnom Penh denying his presence, the conflicting official stances may complicate regional law enforcement cooperation. While the direct fallout for ordinary Chinese expats in Southeast Asia remains limited, high-profile cross-border manhunts involving illicit gambling empires may bring renewed scrutiny to Chinese communities around the region.
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