Lawyer Ferdinand Topacio has revealed that his client, Cassandra Li Ong, has verified the authenticity of a photo showing her with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos. Ong, who is an incorporator of the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) Lucky South 99, is currently facing legal issues in the Philippines.
Recently arrested in Indonesia and returned to the Philippines, Ong is under investigation for her alleged involvement in illegal activities linked to POGOs, such as human trafficking and fraud. She has been cited for contempt by the House of Representatives for not attending hearings on these matters and faces a 30-day detention order.
In addition to confirming the photograph, Ong has informed her lawyer that she possesses significant information about the operations of POGOs, which could potentially impact ongoing investigations. Her