US EditionSearch for 34 Missing Cockfighting Gamblers Points to Volcanic Lake
- Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla announced the verification of claims that 34 missing sabungeros are buried in Taal Lake.
- Remulla noted that divers would be needed to verify claims made by an accused individual, who said the victims were strangled for cheating.
- The Department of Justice is conducting an ongoing investigation, with Remulla expressing concern for the families of the missing individuals.
- A whistleblower has been encouraged to approach the Department of Justice to share any information related to the case.
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The men who participated in online cockfighting have been missing for three years. This week, progress was made in the case after one of the suspects spoke out.
DOJ considers searching Taal Lake for missing 'sabungeros'
(UPDATE) JUSTICE Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla ordered a thorough probe into a claim that the remains of the 34 missing sabungeros or cockfighting enthusiasts were dumped in Taal Lake in Batangas. The claim was made by one of the suspects in the high-profile case that made the headlines in 2021. "We have to determine the veracity of the information. We will study what he's saying, especially since we already have other witnesses on hand. If th…
Missing sabungeros buried in Taal Lake? Remulla says DOJ will verify claim
MANILA, Philippines – Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla said authorities will verify the information claiming that the missing sabungeros (cockfighting enthusiasts) were allegedly buried in Taal Lake. “Puwede yan. Ibe-vet natin, pag-aaralan natin ‘yong sinasabi niya kasi may hawak naman kaming ibang testigo (That could be checked. We will vet, we will check his claim because we also have other witnesses in this…
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