Criminal Investigation and Detection Group

Also known as CIDG

The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) is an elite unit of the Philippine National Police responsible for investigating complex crimes. Recently, CIDG has been involved in the investigation of missing sabungeros, leading to several arrests and a murder complaint filed against key suspects. The group also faces scrutiny over alleged pressure on relatives of missing individuals to implicate certain whistleblowers.

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Last updated at August 2, 2025.

Recent stories about CIDG

DOJ files murder, detention vs Ang, Barreto, Estomo over missing sabungeros

Murder and serious illegal detention complaints have been filed against businessman Charlie 'Atong' Ang, actress Gretchen Barreto, and former National Capital Region Police Office chief retired Police General Jonnel Estomo at the Department of Justice (DOJ) in connection with the missing sabungeros case.
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PNP reassigns Macapaz to Soccsksargen, denies link to missing sabungeros

The Philippine National Police (PNP) clarified on Thursday that former Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) chief, Brigadier General Romeo Macapaz, was reassigned to head the Soccsksargen regional police but not due to the case of missing cockfighting enthusiasts.
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PNP arrests Elakim and Jose Patidongan in missing sabungero case

Two individuals considered key to the investigation of the missing sabungero case are now in police custody, according to Philippine National Police (PNP) spokesperson Police Brigadier General Jean Fajardo.
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Coast Guard finds human remains in Taal Lake during search for missing cockfighters

The Philippine Coast Guard discovered a skull and other human remains in Taal Lake on Tuesday, July 29, as part of an ongoing search for missing cockfighting enthusiasts.
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PNP reassigns top brass: Abrahano to CIDG, Magistrado to Caraga

Brigadier General Christopher Abrahano has been designated as the new Acting Director of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) with effect from July 28, 2025.
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CIDG seizes P21M butane canisters in Bulacan

Butane canisters valued at P21.18 million were seized from a warehouse in Bulacan by the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG).
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NBI, PNP raid online lending firm, arrest 168 for harassment

On Tuesday afternoon, authorities raided an online lending company's offices in Pasig City, arresting 168 employees for allegedly harassing borrowers.
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4 arrested for making fake license plates in Bulacan

Four individuals were arrested in San Ildefonso, Bulacan for allegedly manufacturing and selling fake license plates through social media at P1,200 per piece.
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Malacañang assures no cover-up in missing sabungeros case

Malacañang assured the public on Friday that there would be no cover-up in solving the case of missing cockfighting enthusiasts, emphasizing the need for thorough investigations following the recovery of suspected human remains from Taal Lake in Batangas.
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Families file new complaints, seek search ops for missing sabungeros

Family members of 34 missing cockfight enthusiasts (sabungeros) visited the Philippine National Police Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP CIDG) office in Camp Crame on Thursday to file sworn affidavits for new complaints.
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