Manila, March 2 -- Fugitive businessman Charlie "Atong" Ang remains at large despite police raids on some 20 areas since January, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Monday.

"We have raided and checked the properties and known whereabouts of Atong Ang. Siguro, hindi lalagpas sa (Perhaps not more than) 20 areas that were visited or raided not only twice but thrice," PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said in a press briefing.

"In fact, we have already scoured a number of islands in the Philippines para lang sa (for the) reported presence of fugitive Atong Ang. It turned out to be negative."

Criminal Investigation and Detection Group previously said their efforts were concentrated on Metro Manila, Central Luzon, Calabarzon a...