US EditionPhilippine police take 15 officers into custody over the feared killings of cockfighters
- On July 7, 2025, the head of the Philippine police announced that 15 officers are currently held under limited custody while being investigated for their suspected involvement in the disappearance of 34 cockfighting participants between 2021 and 2022.
- The investigation was prompted by whistleblower Julie Dondon Patidongan, known as Totoy, who accused gambling magnate Charlie "Atong" Ang and others of orchestrating the abductions and murders.
- Officials revealed some victims were buried in Taal Lake, while others might have been burned, and police are checking multiple alleged disposal sites amid ongoing collaboration with the National Police Commission .
- Torre emphasized the priority of ensuring justice for those affected and removing unsuitable individuals from the police force, highlighting their determination to resolve the case.
- The Justice Department plans to file criminal complaints against the suspects, including Ang, who denies the allegations and has filed charges against Patidongan for extortion attempts reaching PHP300 million.
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Philippine police take 15 officers into custody over the feared
MANILA: Fifteen police officers have been taken into custody and are being investigated for their alleged role in the abductions and feared killings of at least 34 cockfighters, the Philippine police chief said Monday. The missing people were accused of cheating in the hugely popular sport, with their bodies reportedly dumped in a scenic lake with a restive volcano. The
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