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15 cops under restrictive custody over missing sabungeros case
Fifteen police officers are currently under restrictive custody in Camp Crame, Quezon City, facing investigation for their alleged involvement in the disappearance of cockfighting aficionados.
PNP Chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III confirmed that the number of police personnel possibly involved may exceed 15, stating that they are leaving no stone unturned in the investigation.
The whistleblower, identified as Julie Patidongan or Alyas Totoy, is under PNP protective custody and is applying for the Witness Protection Program, with the Department of Justice having the final say on their protection.
Torre mentioned that the police officers under custody come from various units, with ranks ranging up to lieutenant colonel, and that most are active duty personnel, with one nearing retirement and three already dismissed.
Businessman Atong Ang and actress Gretchen Barretto are considered suspects after one of the accused linked them to the abductions.
The PNP is cooperating with the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) for an in-depth and transparent investigation, with the DOJ handling the preliminary investigation and the PNP acting as information providers.
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The National Police Commission (Napolcom) supports placing 15 police officers suspected of involvement in the abduction of cockfighting enthusiasts into restrictive custody at Camp Crame.
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Fifteen police officers, including a lieutenant colonel, have been placed under restrictive custody at Camp Crame as part of the investigation into the disappearance of cockfight aficionados.
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A self-proclaimed whistleblower, alias Totoy, whose real name is Julie Dondon Patidongan, is now under the protective custody of the Philippine National Police (PNP).
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The Philippine National Police (PNP) supports the National Police Commission's (Napolcom) motu proprio investigation into the alleged involvement of police officers in the disappearance of over 100 cockfighting enthusiasts.
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The PNP Internal Affairs Service (IAS) is requesting a suspect, alias "Totoy," to submit a formal affidavit to strengthen the investigation into the abduction of at least 100 cockfighting enthusiasts (sabungeros).
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