PNP repatriates Dominic Sytin's alleged killer from Malaysia

Businessman Alan Dennis Lim Sytin, the alleged mastermind behind his brother Dominic's murder in 2018, was repatriated from Malaysia and arrived at Ninoy Aquino International Airport on Friday, April 11, at 11:20 p.m.

Sytin, who is 51 years old and a resident of San Juan City, was arrested in Selangor, Malaysia, on March 22, 2025, for failing to present a valid travel document and has been detained there since then.

Upon his arrival, Sytin was presented by the Philippine National Police (PNP) to the media where he stated that he would refute the charges in court and seek a fair trial. Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo of the PNP led the serving of the arrest warrant at NAIA Terminal 3.

The apprehension of Sytin highlighted the importance of coordination between the PNP, Royal Malaysian Police, Philippine Embassy in Malaysia, and INTERPOL, as emphasized by PNP chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil.

Sytin is accused of orchestrating his elder brother Dominic's murder, president and founder of United Auctioneers Inc., who was shot dead outside a hotel in Subic, Zambales on Nov. 28, 2018.

The arrest demonstrates the PNP’s commitment to solving high-profile cases with thorough investigation and collaboration with international law enforcement agencies.