Kapuso actor Ken Chan is once again in legal trouble as a new arrest warrant has been issued against him in connection with a syndicated estafa case.
This time, the warrant reportedly does not allow bail, further complicating Chan’s situation. The case also involves Chan’s brother, Mark Clinton Angeles Chan, and unnamed business associates.
The news was shared by veteran showbiz columnist Cristy Fermin during her program ‘Showbiz Now Na.’ Fermin advised Chan to seek legal action, particularly a petition for bail, despite the “no bail” status of the case.
This is the second time an arrest warrant has been issued against the actor, following a previous report by Ogie Diaz on September 12, where it was revealed that the case also implicates one of Chan’s family members. Fermin noted that the new warrant is now widely circulated among police stations, with the Bureau of Immigration also having a copy.
“Kalat na kalat na ‘yung kanyang warrant of arrest sa lahat ng himpilan ng pulis at ang Immigration ay may kopya na rin at kung sakali na babalik dito (sa Pilipinas) si Ken Chan ay doon palang sa paliparan, o sa airport pa lang ay may huhuli na sa kanya, nakakalungkot,” Fermin said, expressing concern about the gravity of the situation.
Fermin’s co-host Romel Chika added that Chan has reportedly been losing weight due to the stress of the legal battle. “Nu’ng unang ibinalita natin ayon sa kuwento ay nasa Amerika siya pero ngayon ay nasa isang bansa na lang siya ng South East Asia at ayon sa ating source ay pagkapayat-payat na raw ni Ken Chan. Siyempre naman ‘Nay, nakaka-stress talaga ‘yan! Itong pinagdaraanan niya (Ken) nakaka-stress talaga,” Chika observed, linking it to the emotional and mental toll that Chan is likely experiencing.
Fermin pointed out the importance of facing legal issues head-on, advising Chan to return to the Philippines to resolve the case. “Pero kailangang bumalik muna siya rito at magpakita muna siya sa branch na may hawak ng kaso para masabing may jurisdiction ang korte sa kanya. Tapos alam naman ng mga abogado niya ang gagawin, petition for bail kasi no bail ito, eh. Kapag pinagbigyan ng judge puwede niya itong ipiyansa at saka niya asikasuhin ang problema mula roon ay makakausap na niya ang mga investors, mga complainants, puwede na niyang, ‘mas maganda po na ako ay malaya para matugunan ko po ‘yung mga hinihingi n’yo,’” she explained.
The syndicated estafa case, which involves financial disputes with investors, continues to weigh heavily on Chan, but Fermin encouraged him to take steps to find a solution. “Pero ‘yung pera po ay pinakamadaling problema po ‘yan kung tutuusin, mahirap lang pong isipin dahil napakahalaga ng pera. Kaya lang po kapag may binanggit tayong presyo may katapat na presyo rin po ‘yun, kaya ‘yung pera pinakamadaling problema!,” she said.
Fermin concluded by emphasizing that no one is above the law and urged Chan to coordinate with his lawyers and the authorities to prevent further complications.
As of now, Chan’s camp has yet to release an official statement regarding the new developments. LionhearTV remains open to hearing his side of the story.
