Jesse, we have to cook!
It’s not everyday that an Esports owner is wanted in connection to a meth operation bust. But that’s the case for Bren Esports team owner Bernard Lu Chong. Per the Daily Tribune, Chong is wanted by authorities in the Philippines in connection to a $33 million meth bust.
As the story goes, Chong is tied to Fortuneyield Cargo Services Corporation (FCS), which according to police, is accused of trying to smuggle 276 kilos (about 608 pounds) of meth through Manila International Container Port three years ago. And, uh, spoiler alert; Chong just happens to be one of the owners of Fortuneyield Cargo Services.
Senior Deputy State Prosecutor Theodore Villanueva, in part of a resolution from the police, states that it would basically be impossible for Fortuneyield to carry out these operations “without the general manager’s knowledge and acquiescence” due to the sheer scale of the payments necessary. Not helping matters for Chong is the fact that, before the 2019 bust that he’s now connected to, he was also named in an investigation into a container smuggling operation worth roughly $1.25 million, for which he faces separate charges.
And, naturally, Bernard Chong took to Twitter to defend himself. Because, when there’s a manhunt on for you, Twitter is the most sensible thing for you to use to defend yourself. You know, as opposed to, say A LAWYER.
Oh, and just in case all of these tweets get banished to the aether:
I’m writing this twitter thread to categorically deny these claims that may destroy the good name I have taken cared of for so many years.
Some of you may only know me as a part of the Esports community but in reality I’m a much broader person than just that, I’m an Angel Investor and Entrepreneur. I invest in companies/startups that I believe has great potential or start my own.
I invest in people who has great ideas, and more so, to individuals whom I see goodness and great talent.
I believe in the justice system that protects the innocent, and the truth will always prevail. I hope this clarifies any doubts you have and thank you for your support during these trying times.
– Bernard Lu Chong
Bren Esports is a major regional part of the esports scene, so having its owner potentially tied to millions of dollars of crime isn’t exactly ideal, for more reasons than one. It’s also worthy of note that the Philippines has had strict anti-narcotics policies since the presidential tenure of Rodrigo Duterte, with his successor pledging to continue his “war on drugs”. Suffice it to say, this is probably not the last we’ll be hearing of this.
Source: PC Gamer
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