P1 million bounty for info on Dumlao, sentenced in Jee Ick Joo murder

Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin and the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) have announced a P1 million bounty for information leading to the capture of former Police Lt. Col. Rafael Dumlao III, who was recently sentenced to reclusion perpetua without parole eligibility for the 2016 murder of South Korean businessman Jee Ick Joo.

Bersamin directed a manhunt operation against Dumlao on May 21 to support the Philippine National Police's mission and enhance international cooperation after a recent meeting between Philippine and South Korean officials.

The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) chief, PMGen Nicolas Torre III, revealed that investigators have secured leads on Dumlao's whereabouts but noted that Bureau of Immigration records do not show any official departure under his name.

Authorities are coordinating with Interpol for the issuance of a Red Notice to alert member countries about Dumlao’s status as an international fugitive.

Philippine officials reiterated their commitment to bringing justice to Jee Ick-joo's family amid growing pressure from the South Korean government and local Korean community.