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Manila Police Raid Illegal Cockfighting Ring, Arrest 174

3/26/2026

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Police in Manila, Philippines, arrested 174 individuals on March 24, 2026, during a raid on an illegal 24-hour online cockfighting operation in Tondo.
The operation conducted approximately 500 cockfights daily, leading to the arrest of 136 bettors who were released after providing personal information.
Authorities charged 28 management officials and staff under the Cockfighting Law and Cybercrime Prevention Act.
Police seized computers, cameras, live roosters, and cash during the raid.
The operation is linked to gambling tycoon Atong Ang, who is wanted for multiple kidnappings.

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Story summary

Police in Manila, Philippines, arrested 174 individuals on March 24, 2026, during a raid on an illegal 24-hour online cockfighting operation in Tondo.
The operation conducted approximately 500 cockfights daily, leading to the arrest of 136 bettors who were released after providing personal information.
Authorities charged 28 management officials and staff under the Cockfighting Law and Cybercrime Prevention Act.
Police seized computers, cameras, live roosters, and cash during the raid.
The operation is linked to gambling tycoon Atong Ang, who is wanted for multiple kidnappings.