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Filipino ex-cop in South Korean businessman’s 2016 murder caught after 2 years on the run

Filipino ex-cop in South Korean businessman’s 2016 murder caught after 2 years on the run
South China Morning Post Wednesday 10 June 2026, 06:54 UTC By The Korea Times 1 min read
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A dismissed high-ranking Filipino police officer convicted of orchestrating the 2016 killing of South Korean businessman Jee Ick-joo was arrested in the Philippine capital of Manila after nearly two years on the run, authorities said on Wednesday. President Lee Jae Myung welcomed the arrest, vowing to seek justice for criminals targeting South Koreans abroad and expressing gratitude to officials in both countries for their joint efforts. Rafael Dumlao, who was a top official of an anti-drug...

A dismissed high-ranking Filipino police officer convicted of orchestrating the 2016 killing of South Korean businessman Jee Ick-joo was arrested in the Philippine capital of Manila after nearly two years on the run, authorities said on Wednesday. President Lee Jae Myung welcomed the arrest, vowing to seek justice for criminals targeting South Koreans abroad and expressing gratitude to officials in both countries for their joint efforts. Rafael Dumlao, who was a top official of an anti-drug unit...
South Korean (ORG) Filipino (ORG) Jee Ick-joo (PERSON) Philippine (ORG) Manila (LOCATION) Lee Jae Myung (PERSON) South Koreans (ORG) Rafael Dumlao (PERSON)
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