The FBI is urgently seeking Michael Lizaso Marasigan, a man accused of orchestrating a heartbreaking betrayal masked as charity. He now occupies a chilling space on the Bureau’s Most Wanted list, a fugitive from justice for alleged illegal gambling and devastating financial crimes.
Marasigan’s alleged scheme preyed on the generosity of others, promising to fund life-saving medical care for children. For six years, between March 2015 and December 2021, he and his associates falsely claimed funds raised at the Guam Shrine Club’s Hafa Adai Bingo would transport sick children to the Shriners Children’s Hospital in Hawaii.
The operation amassed a staggering $34 million, a sum intended for vulnerable young patients. Instead, investigators allege that Marasigan and his co-conspirators diverted nearly $11 million for their own enrichment, leaving the children’s medical needs unmet.
In May 2025, Marasigan was found guilty on multiple charges: conspiracy to operate an illegal gambling business, money laundering, and wire fraud. He was initially granted permission to travel to the Philippines for medical treatment, a stipulation agreed upon by the court.
However, that agreement was shattered when Marasigan failed to return as scheduled, severing all communication with the court in June of last year. A federal arrest warrant was swiftly issued in the United States District Court, escalating his status to a nationwide manhunt.
Marasigan possesses dual citizenship and passports for both the United States and the Philippines, his country of birth. He maintains connections to both Guam and the Philippines, potentially complicating efforts to locate and apprehend him.
While others were involved in the fraudulent scheme – including former Guam Shrine Club President Alfredo Leon Guerrero, Minda San Nicolas, and Juanita Capulong – Marasigan is the only conspirator currently listed on the FBI’s Most Wanted list. His former associates pleaded guilty and cooperated with authorities during the trial.
The investigation revealed a shocking truth: not a single dollar of the $34 million raised ever reached the Shriners Children’s Hospital. The funds, intended for desperately needed medical care, were allegedly siphoned off, leaving a trail of broken promises and shattered trust.
