Cassandra Li Ong is seeking the dismissal of the money laundering complaint filed against her in connection with her alleged involvement in the operations of the scam hub, Lucky South 99, located in Porac, Pampanga.
Ong’s lawyer, Atty. Raphael Andrada, confirmed that they have submitted a counter-affidavit to the Department of Justice (DOJ), where they denied all charges against her.
“In this complaint, without undermining the discretion of the honorable panel of prosecutors, we are of the humble opinion that not all of the elements of the crime she’s been charged with have been met,” Andrada said.
He further stated, “We would most respectfully submit that there is not enough evidence to sustain a money laundering charge or even a human trafficking charge against our client.”
Andrada emphasized that the money laundering charge against Ong should be dismissed, citing that the level of evidence now required is “much higher.” He pointed out that previously, “probable cause” was sufficient to file charges, but now, “Given the higher standard required to sustain the charge in the preliminary investigation, it’s even more so that they should dismiss the case against our client.”
Ong is among the individuals facing charges in the 87 counts of money laundering filed by the Anti-Money Laundering Council, Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission, and the National Bureau of Investigation.
