Law Enforcement

Rita Barr and her husband Staffon Barr are facing felony charges after allegedly handcuffing their 9-year-old son to a table and beating him with a tree branch in Tolleson, Arizona.

May 11, 2026 Reported by AI

Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla announced that Interpol has issued red notices against former Bureau of Corrections chief Gerald Bantag and former police officer Rafael Dumlao III. The notices follow one issued last month against gaming tycoon Charlie Atong Ang in connection with the disappearance of cockfight enthusiasts.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) stated that the new standard operating procedure (SOP) for implementing the ban on Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogo) adds teeth to the fight against guerrilla-style operations. It forms part of the government's ongoing crackdown on illegal Pogo activities. PNP Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said the measure strengthens efforts to end remaining Pogo networks.

April 23, 2026 Reported by AI

President Cyril Ramaphosa placed National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola on precautionary suspension on 23 April 2026 and appointed Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane as acting commissioner. The decision follows Masemola's court appearance on charges of contravening the Public Finance Management Act related to a R360-million SAPS tender. Ramaphosa highlighted Dimpane's professionalism and tasked her with fixing procurement weaknesses.

A group calling itself the Internet Yiff Machine has released 93 gigabytes of data purportedly stolen from P3 Global Intel, a platform used by Crime Stoppers programs and law enforcement for managing anonymous crime tips. The data, containing sensitive personal information on millions of tips, was sent to Straight Arrow News and the Distributed Denial of Secrets archive. Navigate360, which owns P3, has not confirmed the breach but hired a digital forensics firm to investigate.

March 25, 2026 Reported by AI

Anti-Money Laundering Council executive director Matthew David has requested a transfer within the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. Arnold Kabanlit was designated as acting director to ensure leadership continuity. The move comes amid a major probe into corruption in flood control projects.