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Manhunt Launched for Former Police Officer in Connection to High-Profile Kidnapping
Philippine authorities mobilize special team to capture ex-Police Colonel Rafael Dumlao III following a conviction for masterminding the kidnapping of a South Korean national.
The Philippine government has initiated a manhunt for former Police Colonel Rafael Dumlao III, recently convicted for his role as the mastermind in the kidnapping of a South Korean businessman.
The operation is spearheaded by the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC), with a special manhunt team formed that includes members from the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) and the Philippine National Police (PNP).
This move follows an order from Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin to expedite Dumlao's apprehension.
A reward of one million pesos has been offered for information leading to Dumlao's capture.
The Court of Appeals of the Philippines convicted Dumlao in 2024, determining his involvement in the kidnapping that took place within Camp Crame, the national police headquarters, in 2016. The case garnered significant media attention due to its implications regarding internal police corruption and misconduct.
In parallel developments, Secretary Jonvic Remulla of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) addressed police officers from Metro Manila, urging them to enhance community safety.
This appeal occurred during the launch of a renewed police visibility initiative at the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) in Taguig City.
Remulla emphasized the importance of maintaining secure environments in the face of changing societal dynamics influenced by the internet and social media.
He conducted a brief meeting with personnel prior to their deployment, stressing the need for increased police presence and engagement with local communities.
The operation is spearheaded by the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC), with a special manhunt team formed that includes members from the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) and the Philippine National Police (PNP).
This move follows an order from Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin to expedite Dumlao's apprehension.
A reward of one million pesos has been offered for information leading to Dumlao's capture.
The Court of Appeals of the Philippines convicted Dumlao in 2024, determining his involvement in the kidnapping that took place within Camp Crame, the national police headquarters, in 2016. The case garnered significant media attention due to its implications regarding internal police corruption and misconduct.
In parallel developments, Secretary Jonvic Remulla of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) addressed police officers from Metro Manila, urging them to enhance community safety.
This appeal occurred during the launch of a renewed police visibility initiative at the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) in Taguig City.
Remulla emphasized the importance of maintaining secure environments in the face of changing societal dynamics influenced by the internet and social media.
He conducted a brief meeting with personnel prior to their deployment, stressing the need for increased police presence and engagement with local communities.
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