The Philippine National Police (PNP) named two junket operators allegedly used to launder ransom money in the kidnapping and killing of businessman Anson Que.
At a press briefing in Camp Crame with the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), PNP Spokesperson Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo confirmed that the 9 Dynasty Group and White Horse Club were identified in the money trail.
According to investigators, the ransom money was funneled through these junket firms before being transferred to various e-wallets and then converted into cryptocurrency.
The 9 Dynasty Group is reportedly managed by a Chinese national named Mark Ong, who moved to the Philippines in 1991. Authorities revealed that Ong uses multiple aliases and front companies to conceal his identity and illegal operations.
The PNP emphasized that 9 Dynasty is not a typical casino operator—it allegedly acts as a laundering hub for ransom payments, drug proceeds, and other illicit funds.
Meanwhile, the person behind White Horse Club has yet to be publicly identified.
In response, the PNP stated it would push for the revocation of the junket operators’ Authority to Operate and Junket Agreements with the concerned casinos.
Authorities will also request the freezing of any assets—both physical and virtual—linked to the kidnapping-for-ransom and money laundering operations.
Investigations are ongoing.
