DOJ to file criminal cases vs Tony Yang

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is determined to file criminal cases against Chinese businessman Tony Yang, who is also the brother of former President Rodrigo Duterte's economic adviser Michael Yang.

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla stated that Tony Yang will not be deported because he must face criminal charges in addition to immigration law violations, which led to his arrest by the Bureau of Immigration.

Yang has denied any involvement with Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), despite Senators Risa Hontiveros and Sherwin Gatchalian asserting his connection to illegal gaming operations.

Justice Undersecretary Nicholas Felix Ty mentioned that several government agencies, including the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), and Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC), are investigating other criminal cases against Yang.

These investigations will examine Yang's various businesses, including warehouses and possible POGO operations, to determine the extent of more serious crimes he may have committed.

Ty also pointed out that Yang utilized his fraudulent Filipino citizenship to acquire land and establish corporations within the Philippines.

In a related development, former Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo may also face a falsification complaint as part of ongoing preliminary investigations into her alleged involvement with illegal POGOs.