The islands are whispering a name: Michael Lizaso Marasigan. Not a hurricane, not a volcanic tremor, but a ghost slipping through paradise. The FBI wants him, bad. Not for a violent crime, not for a robbery, but for a cold, calculated betrayal that siphoned millions from the hopeful hands of bingo players on Guam. Thirty-four million dollars, they say, promised to sick children, funneled instead into a phantom operation. Marasigan, a 6-foot, 195-pound Filipino national with dark brown eyes and hair, isn’t a street thug. He’s a white-collar phantom, a man who built an empire on false promises and now appears to have vanished into the vastness of the Pacific.
From 2015 to 2021, Marasigan and his crew ran a rigged game at the Guam Shrine Club. Hafa Adai Bingo. A seemingly innocent night of luck and community, but beneath the flashing boards and shouted numbers lay a web of deceit. They preyed on good intentions, convincing players their money was going to transport children to Hawaii for vital medical care. A lie, of course. The funds disappeared, swallowed by an illegal gambling operation and a complex money laundering scheme. He was out on pretrial release, a promise to appear before the court, a promise he’s now broken, making him an escape risk, and a priority for every federal agent within a thousand miles.
He’s a dual citizen, holding passports for both the United States and the Philippines, a fact that complicates the hunt, widening the net to include a nation of over 117 million people. While last known to be in Hawaii, Marasigan has deep roots in Guam and the Philippines, likely with contacts and resources to help him remain hidden. He’s not leaving footprints, not making waves. Just…gone. The Feds aren’t detailing what triggered the violation of his release, fueling speculation he was preparing to flee, meticulously covering his tracks.
The stakes are high. This isn’t just about recovering stolen money; it’s about justice for the victims, the families who believed in a noble cause. And the FBI is offering a substantial reward for information leading directly to his arrest. Details on the amount are available through their Honolulu field office.
Marasigan is out there. A shadow moving through the sun-drenched landscapes of Hawaii, or perhaps already beyond, melting back into the archipelago of his birth. If you’ve seen him, if you have any information, no matter how small, don’t wait. Contact the FBI immediately. Don’t become another whisper in the islands. The number is 1-800-CALL-FBI.
🔠Key Facts
| Full Name | Michael Lizaso Marasigan |
| Charges | Violation of Conditions of Pretrial Release (Conspiracy to Operate Illegal Gambling Business; Money Laundering Conspiracy; Money Laundering; Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud) |
| Aliases | None known |
| Date of Birth | April 6, 1972 |
| Race / Sex | asian / Male |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Height | 6’0″ |
| Weight | 195 lbs |
| Eyes / Hair | brown / black |
| Scars & Marks | None reported |
| Location | Hawaii |
📋 Source: FBI Most Wanted — Michael Lizaso Marasigan
If you have information about this fugitive, contact your local FBI field office or submit a tip at tips.fbi.gov.
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