Eighteen cops allegedly involved in the case of missing sabungeros were named in the complaint filed by whistleblower Julie “Dondon” Patidongan (alias Totoy) before the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM).

NAPOLCOM vice chairperson and executive officer Atty. Rafael Vicente Calinisan said 13 of them are active while five were already dismissed.

Calinisan refused to answer how deep is the alleged involvement of these cops in the disappearances as the NAPOLCOM is now serving as a judge following the filing of the complaint.

NAPOLCOM will issue orders or summons to the implicated police officers to explain their side.

A total of 15 cops were placed under restrictive custody at Camp Crame, Quezon City for their alleged involvement in the abduction of the sabungeros as claimed by Patidongan.

The concerned police officers were assigned in support and regional units as well as in area police commands. One of them is due for retirement while three have been dismissed.

As early as January 2023, seven cops allegedly involved in the crime were already dismissed from the service.

A total of 34 cockfighting enthusiasts have been reported missing from 2021 to 2022. According to the police, the missing personalities were kidnapped allegedly due to match fixing or cheating in the cockfighting games.

Patidongan claimed that the victims were already buried in Taal Lake.

He named businessman Atong Ang as a mastermind in the case and also linked actress Gretchen Barretto to the disappearances. Both have denied the allegations.