The person at the center of this case
Michael Lizaso Marasigan (fugitive)
Cold Case · Open - Fugitive at Large
4 years waiting · since 2021
MICHAEL LIZASO MARASIGAN
Justice for Michael Lizaso Marasigan (fugitive) — the trail went cold in 2021, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Why did Marasigan seek travel permission to the Philippines specifically, and does he have family or financial assets there that could be facilitating his fugitive status?
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evidence
Lead #2What medical condition prompted the Philippines travel request, and can medical records verify the legitimacy of this claim?
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contact
Lead #3Who were Marasigan's co-conspirators in the $34 million fraud scheme, and have they cooperated with authorities or maintained contact with him?
Michael Lizaso Marasigan is wanted for violating his pretrial release conditions after being convicted in May 2025 of operating an illegal gambling scheme at Guam Shrine Club's Hafa Adai Bingo that defrauded patrons of over $34 million between 2015 and 2021. He was granted court permission to travel to the Philippines for medical reasons but failed to return in June 2025 and ceased all contact with the court. As a dual U.S.-Philippines citizen with passports for both countries, Marasigan's current whereabouts remain unknown, making his location a critical investigative priority.
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More leads to consider
Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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location
Lead #4Does Marasigan have known residences, business contacts, or associates in the Philippines who might be harboring him?
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clue
Lead #5As a dual citizen with valid passports for both countries, what financial resources or bank accounts might Marasigan be accessing to sustain his fugitive status?
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Official wording
Source Narrative
Violation of Conditions of Pretrial Release (Conspiracy to Operate Illegal Gambling Business; Money Laundering Conspiracy; Money Laundering; Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud) Caution: Michael Lizaso Marasigan is wanted for violations of his pretrial release. From March of 2015, to December 31, 2021, he and his co-conspirators defrauded bingo patrons at the Guam Shrine Club’s (GSC) Hafa Adai Bingo by misrepresenting to them that their funds would be used for transporting children to the Shriner’s Hospital for Children in Hawaii for medical care.
The defendants’ operation of the illegal gambling business and fraud scheme generated at least $34 million in bingo proceeds. Instead of allocating the fundraising proceeds for the nonprofit organization’s children transportation fund, the defendants laundered funds and diverted approximately $10,750,804 million of the proceeds for themselves and others.
In May of 2025, Marasigan was found guilty on charges of Conspiracy to Operate Illegal Gambling Business, Money Laundering Conspiracy, Money Laundering, and Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud. He filed and was awarded a Stipulation to Travel with the court, which allowed Marasigan to travel to the Philippines for medical reasons.
Marasigan did not return on the required date and ceased contact with the court in June of 2025. On June 25, 2025, a federal arrest warrant was issued for Marasigan in the United States District Court, District of Guam, Hagatna, Guam, after he was charged with Violation of Conditions of Pretrial Release.
Remarks: Marasigan has ties to Guam and the Philippines. He is a dual citizen of the United States and the Philippines, and holds passports for both countries.
Timeline of Events
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2015-03-01
Illegal gambling and fraud scheme begins
Marasigan and co-conspirators begin operating fraudulent bingo operation at Guam Shrine Club, misrepresenting funds would support children's hospital transportation
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2021-12-31
Scheme conclusion date
Illegal gambling and money laundering operation ends after generating at least $34 million in bingo proceeds with approximately $10.75 million diverted
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2025-05-01
Guilty verdict
Marasigan found guilty on charges of Conspiracy to Operate Illegal Gambling Business, Money Laundering Conspiracy, Money Laundering, and Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud
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2025-06-01
Failed to return from Philippines
Marasigan did not return on required date after being granted court permission to travel to Philippines for medical reasons and ceased contact with court
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2025-06-25
Federal arrest warrant issued
Warrant issued by United States District Court, District of Guam for Violation of Conditions of Pretrial Release
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Case Information
Incident:March 1, 2015
Last Updated:April 29, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:March 1, 2015
Last Updated:April 29, 2026