Rappler's latest stories on PNP-CIDG
PNP-CIDG includes ex-boss Albayalde in drug complaint
(3rd UPDATE) Resigned police chief Oscar Albayalde is accused of criminal conduct by his own subordinates at the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group
Police file kidnapping complaint vs Trillanes, 3 others
The PNP-CIDG files a kidnapping complaint against the former opposition senator, a priest, a nun, and a lawyer based on the claim of a witness that they barred her from leaving a convent in 2016
Lorenzana slams communists' recruitment of minors
The defense chief hits the communist rebellion for allegedly luring students into joining groups that incite them to fight the government

CIDG files kidnapping charges vs Anakbayan leaders over 'missing' teen
Anakbayan leaders Vencer Crisostomo and Einstein Recedes are accused of kidnapping and other crimes after a 17-year-old recruit left home

CBCP president: Sedition allegations vs bishops 'beyond belief'
'I cannot bring myself to believe that these bishops were involved in seditious activities; they are bishops whose sincerity, decency, respectfulness and love for our country and our people are beyond doubt,' says Davao Archbishop Romulo Valles of the 4 bishops included in the PNP's sedition complaint

Journalist sues PNP officers for kidnapping over 'mistaken’ arrest
Margarita Valle also files a complaint of arbitrary detention against top cop Oscar Albayalde, two military officers, and other officers of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group
CIDG apologizes to Davao journalist arrested by mistake
'We do realize that we should have heeded your call regarding your identity from the start and have released you at the airport,' the CIDG says in a statement

At least 23 dead in Jolo Cathedral bombing
(11th UPDATE) More than a hundred others are injured in twin explosions at the cathedral on Sunday morning, January 27

Why send CIDG to Senate? 'We were being proactive,' says PNP
'Hindi naman siguro natin kailangan nang utusan pa,' says Philippine National Police chief Oscar Albayalde

PNP: We sent CIDG to ensure Trillanes' 'legal' arrest
The Philippine National Police says cops will 'assist' the military in arresting Senator Antonio Trillanes IV

Intel cop gunned down in Quezon City
PNP CIDG's Nepthalie Buensuceso is shot dead by motorcycle-riding gunmen

PNP mounts manhunt for 79-year-old Satur Ocampo, 3 others
(3rd UPDATE) Also covered by the arrest warrants are incumbent anti-poverty commission head Liza Maza, ex-agrarian reform chief Rafael Mariano and former Bayan Muna representative Teddy Casiño

Bitcoin scam 'mastermind': Release me so I can return investors' money
[EXCLUSIVE] Rappler obtains a letter to investors by Arnel Ordonio, the alleged mastermind of the P900-million Bitcoin scam

Filipino couple amasses at least P900M in alleged Bitcoin scam
(UPDATED) According to Criminal Investigation and Detection Group chief Director Roel Obusan, the scam is structured like a pyramid scheme but with electronic money
Malacañang on police subpoena powers: Law will address abuse
'Mayroon naman tayong mga umiiral na batas po kapag inabuso itong ganitong kapangyarihan,' says Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque

Duterte signs law licensing PNP chief, CIDG execs to issue subpoenas
PNP chief Ronald dela Rosa and the top two officials of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group can now issue subpoenas in aid of investigations

Alleged recruiter apologizes to Joanna Demafelis' family
Agnes Tuballes, who says she only referred Joanna Demafelis to her recruiters, also tells the OFW's family members that they should have contacted her when the Filipino worker went missing

PNP begins hunt for Joanna Demafelis' recruiters
Police search for the people behind Our Lady of Mt Carmel Global E-Human Resources, Incorporated – the recruiting agency which sent Joanna Demafelis to Kuwait

NDF consultant arrested for illegal gun possession, nothing more – Dela Rosa
'Kilala siya na personality ng kabila, binabantayan siya, minomonitor siya, nakitaan siya ng baril, hinuli,' explains top cop Ronald dela Rosa

PNP, AFP capture pair managing CPP-NPA logistics, finances
Cops and soldiers nab CPP-NPA officials Aurora Cayon and Louie Martinez in Negros Occidental

Ex-CIDG chief gets 3 months in jail for non-disclosure of assets
Eduardo Matillano withdraws his not guilty plea and pleads guilty to the crime
Who posted the bomb threat? Police affidavit vs anti-Duterte netizen misses crucial details
The police accuse Willyn Trabajador of posting a bomb threat against President Rodrigo Duterte, but the criminal complaint they filed against her raises more questions than answers

For anti-Duterte netizen, online troll attacks turn into real world nightmare
EXCLUSIVE: The Philippine National Police files a criminal complaint against Willyn Trabajador, whom they accuse of posting a bomb threat against the President's followers. But Trabajador insists her account was cloned.

PNP tries to file drug charges vs slain Parojinog couple
The Department of Justice rejects the criminal complaint filed by police against Ozamiz City Mayor Reynaldo Parojinog Sr and his wife Susan who were killed in a police raid on July 30

STAKEOUT: Sino si Wally Sombero?
Sa aking palagay makakatulong na masagot natin ang mga katanungang ito kapag nakilala na nating lubusang kung sino talaga si Wenceslao Wally Sombero

Reyes brothers’ arraignment set for Oct 2
Justice Secretary Leila de Lima says the prosecution plans to oppose any moves from the camp of former Palawan officials Joel and Mario Reyes to delay the arraignment

The unsung lives of illegal wildlife trade cops
On Earth Day 2015 Rappler looks into the lives of Filipino operatives trained to catch illegal wildlife traders and save the endangered animals so valuable to Philippine ecology

Court orders Masbate gov detention in BJMP facility
UPDATED Former Masbate representative now Governor Rizalina Seachon Lanete who faces plunder and graft raps over the pork barrel scam will be detained in the same facility as alleged scam mastermind Janet Lim Napoles

Masbate governor surrenders to CIDG over plunder charge
UPDATED Former Masbate representative now Governor Rizalina Seachon Lanete surrenders to police hours after the Sandiganbayan orders her arrest

Customs employee nabbed for seeking, accepting bribe
Authorities say the Customs employee managed to demand – and accept – bribes even after her dismissal from the service for grave misconduct

CIDG nabs P15M ‘substandard’ construction materials in Leyte
The construction materials police said are believed to have been imported from China

Police seize P40M 'substandard, deformed' steel products
Police say the subpar products are reportedly bound for Yolanda hit areas where public and private reconstruction are ongoing

Manhunt for 13 co-accused of Bong Revilla, Jinggoy
The PNP CIDG says as of June 24 35 of the co accused of Senators Ramon Bong Revilla Jr and Jinggoy Estrada have posted bail

PNP, Delfin Lee and 2 conflicting letters
Despite a certification from their own unit the PNP insists Delfin Lee was never delisted from their list of wanted persons
Mother pleads to kidnappers, cops: 'Bring my son back'
The police acknowledges that the number of cases of missing children is growing throughout the country
Jun Lozada surrenders to police
He was accompanied by a group of nuns and priests as he surrendered at the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group CIDG at Camp Crame