SC investigates case-fixing allegations in missing 'sabungeros' case

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla stated on Monday that the Supreme Court is investigating allegations of case fixing involving members of the judiciary amid the missing 'sabungeros' case.

Julie Patidongan revealed that a former judge has been facilitating cases for businessman Charlie Ang and may be involved in the disappearance of the sabungeros from 2021 to 2022.

Remulla confirmed during a meeting with Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo on Monday morning that the Supreme Court had already launched an investigation into these allegations, though he declined to specify who exactly is under scrutiny.

On Tuesday, Remulla said additional evidence against the former judge linked to the missing sabungeros case will be submitted to the Supreme Court as part of its ongoing investigation.

The justice secretary emphasized that the Supreme Court is a key ally in improving the country's justice system and has been cooperative with his department since they started working together three years ago.

Patidongan previously claimed that the missing sabungeros' remains were dumped into Taal Lake, implicating Charlie Ang, actress Gretchen Barretto, a former judge, a former local government official, and several police officers.