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NAPOLCOM: 18 cops allegedly linked to missing sabungeros implicated in complaint
A whistleblower, identified as Julie "Dondon" Patidongan, and the families of 34 missing cockfighting enthusiasts have filed a complaint affidavit with the National Police Commission (Napolcom).
The complaint implicates 18 police officers, 13 of whom are active and 5 have already been dismissed from service.
Patidongan alleges these officers were involved in the abduction and transport of the sabungeros, with some believed to have been killed and their remains disposed of in Taal Lake.
He also implicated businessman Atong Ang, describing him as the country's number one gambling lord.
Napolcom Vice Chairperson Atty. Rafael Calinisan confirmed the complaint is a significant development that will advance the investigation.
Authorities are currently searching Taal Lake for the alleged remains of the missing sabungeros.
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The National Police Commission (Napolcom) has given 12 active police officers five days to file their counter-affidavits regarding the abduction of cockfighting enthusiasts (sabungeros).
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The National Police Commission (Napolcom) has received new information with "substantial" leads regarding the alleged involvement of police officers in the disappearance of at least 34 sabungeros.
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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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Retired Lt. Gen. Jonnel Estomo denies allegations linking him to the disappearance of cockfighting aficionados (sabungeros) and is demanding a retraction and public apology from whistleblower Julie Patidongan.
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Over 30 individuals are under investigation for their alleged involvement in the disappearance of cockfight enthusiasts, or sabungeros, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla confirmed.
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