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DILG SEC Claims Fugitive Tycoon Atong Ang May Have Converted $3 Billion Into Crypto

BitPinas·October 21, 2026·1 min read
DILG SEC Claims Fugitive Tycoon Atong Ang May Have Converted $3 Billion Into Crypto

Philippine Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said fugitive gaming tycoon Charlie "Atong" Ang may have converted $3 billion into cryptocurrency to evade financial tracking and law enforcement. The claim emerged as authorities pursue Ang, who remains at large. No specific tokens or exchanges were named in the report.

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