Jose Arthur “Art” Chan Jr., Christine Chan, and Michael L. Marasigan were sentenced in federal court for roles in an illegal gambling and fraud scheme tied to the Guam Shrine Club’s Hafa Adai Bingo parlor in Tamuning. Prosecutors said the operation ran for years while falsely claiming it raised funds to support travel for children seeking medical care at Shriners Hospital for Children in Hawaii. Authorities said more than $10 million was siphoned away from children needing treatment and used for the defendants’ own purposes. A federal jury convicted all three in May 2025 on conspiracy to operate an illegal gambling business, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, and money laundering conspiracy. Christine Chan and Marasigan were also convicted on additional money laundering counts. Marasigan was sentenced in absentia after fleeing before sentencing and failing to appear for scheduled proceedings.
"Three Guam residents tied to a charitable bingo operation were sentenced in federal court after prosecutors said they siphoned more than $10 million away from children needing medical treatment and used the money for themselves."
"The convictions stem from the Guam Shrine Club's Hafa Adai Bingo parlor in Tamuning, which authorities said operated for years while falsely presenting itself as a fundraiser supporting travel for children seeking care at Shriners Hospital for Children in Hawaii."
"A federal jury convicted all three defendants in May 2025 on charges including conspiracy to operate an illegal gambling business, conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy. Christine Chan and Marasigan were also found guilty on additional money laundering counts."
"Michael Marasigan, 54, was sentenced in absentia on May 18 to 262 months in prison after authorities said he fled before sentencing. Federal prosecutors said Marasigan traveled to South Korea while awaiting sentencing, prompting the FBI to continue searching for him as a fugitive."
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