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Manhunting Philippine Esports Team Owner After $33M Drug Bust

August 5, 2022 Philippines Crime & Legal

According to the accused, who “categorically denies” the allegations, “the truth will always prevail”. On the other side, the governmental bodies want him to “surrender and face the charges against him”.

Bernard Lu Chong Wanted for Alleged Drug Smuggling
The Daily Tribune reported on the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) launching a so-called “manhunt” for Bernard “Bren” Lu Chong – a local Philippine app entrepreneur, and the owner of the Bren Esports team. The news about Mr. Chong being wanted by the police comes after intercepting an attempted smuggling P1.87 billion’s (US$33 million) worth of the so-called “shabu” drug (methamphetamine, better known as “meth”). The Daily Tribune reports it was 276.3 kilos of the illicit drug that was intercepted on May 31, back in 2018 in the Manila International Container Port (MICP).

Chong’s alleged involvement comes as the company accused of the smuggling – the Fortuneyield Cargo Services Corporation – has had him as president and general manager since June 7, 2020. According to the NBI, “Mr. Lu Chong can spare everyone the trouble if he surrenders and faces the charges against him,” international operations divisions chief Joey Moran was reported saying.

A seven-page resolution on the case, cited by Theodore Villanueva – senior deputy state prosecutor on the case – reads that “Fortuneyield paid P20,000 as container deposit” and a further “P76,807.50 as for fright”. That’s about US$1,737 in total for the shipment. It’s alleged that such tariffs would be “impossible” to be paid without the knowledge of a higher-up, such as the general manager.

Source: https://www.gamblingnews.com/news/manhunting-philippine-esports-team-owner-after-33m-drug-bust/
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