Exactly my point
This could be done even now with the info at hand, it's not like you can't add more proofs to your case later and contact them through the investigation.
But even if you find his home address and shoe size you can't do anything legally to get those funds back unless you contact the authorities.

So at this point, it's all about finding a method on getting a case against him, and people familiar with the laws in Philipines should enquire how can a foreigner press charges and how can he select a legal representative, also how costly that would be.