00:00Justice Secretary Boing Remulia says the alleged mastermind in the missing Sabongero or copfighting enthusiast's case is powerful.
00:08He adds, the mastermind's influence can reach even the Supreme Court.
00:13Remulia also says this is something they might need to discuss with the Chief Justice,
00:17emphasizing the syndicate behind E. Sabong has big money at its disposal.
00:22The Justice Secretary doesn't name the individual but says the mastermind is a prominent person.
00:26One of the suspects in the missing Sabongero case told GMA News that the victims were strangled and dumped in Taal Lake for cheating in the cockpit.
00:35Last week, Remulia said authorities would verify this claim and would need tactical divers to search for the remains.
00:41GMA News also reported that at least 30 people were involved in the kidnappings, including about 20 police officers.
00:48In response, the National Police Commission orders an investigation into the alleged involvement of 30 policemen in the disappearance of around 34 cockfighting enthusiasts.
