The Philippine government’s search for businessman Charlie “Atong” Ang continues, even as Cambodian authorities denied that he has entered their country.

In a text message to the DAILY TRIBUNE, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said the information that Ang was in Cambodia came from Julie Patindongan, the star witness in the high-profile missing sabungeros case.

However, Cambodia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a statement refuting reports that Ang was in the country.

“We will have to take their word for it,” Remulla said. “All elements of the PNP are actively searching for him. Justice will be had for the 100-plus missing sabungeros,” he said.

Ang faces multiple arrest warrants for kidnapping with homicide, kidnapping and serious illegal detention in connection with the disappearance of more than 100 sabungeros.