Rafael Dumlao, a former police lieutenant colonel, was arrested in Quezon City after being on the run since the Supreme Court upheld his conviction for the murder of South Korean businessman Jee Ick-joo. Dumlao was implicated in a notorious case tied to former President Rodrigo Duterte's anti-drug campaign, which faced widespread criticism for alleged abuses. Jee was abducted by police in October 2016 during a fake drug raid, later strangled, and his remains disposed of. Dumlao's arrest followed a three-week surveillance operation triggered by a tip-off. During the arrest, police confiscated a 9mm pistol and electronic devices for forensic analysis. The Court of Appeals had annulled Dumlao's earlier acquittal, citing a lack of due process in the initial trial, and sentenced him to multiple life terms without parole, along with financial penalties to Jee's family. The case continues to draw attention to the controversial practices of the Philippine National Police under the Oplan Tokhang initiative.