Bren Esports founder denies involvement in $33.6 million drug smuggling scandal
Bren Esports founder Bernard “Bren” Lu Chong has released an official statement denying any involvement in a drug smuggling attempt.
Earlier this week, two Philippine news outlets released articles claiming Bren was linked to a drug scandal in 2019. According to one outlet, Bren is wanted by the National Bureau of Investigation for his possible involvement in a drug smuggling case worth $33.6 million. As the owner of Fortuneyield Cargo Services Corporation, the collector of the drug shipment, Bren was tied to the case that took place at the Manila International Container Port.