On April 13, 2025, Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief, Police General Rommel Francisco D. Marbil welcomed the arrest and deportation of fugitive businessman Dennis Sytin, hailing it as a powerful testament to PNP’s unwavering commitment to justice—no matter how long it takes or how prominent the case may be.
“This latest breakthrough in the 2018 murder case of Dominic Sytin sends a clear and strong message: There are no cold cases for the Philippine National Police. Whether a case is high-profile or not, we are committed to solving it with the same relentless pursuit”, Gen. Marbil said.
Dennis Sytin, the alleged mastermind in the killing of his own brother, arrived in the Philippines on April 11, after years of evading justice abroad. Reports indicate that he moved across several countries over the past six years, attempting to elude arrest. However, through the tireless efforts of PNP investigators and sustained collaboration with international law enforcement agencies, he was finally apprehended and brought home to face the charges against him.
Gen. Marbil acknowledged that while the process of justice may take time, it continues to move forward with every milestone achieved.
“The wheels of justice may turn slowly, but they do not stop. Every arrest, every deportation, and every case closed is proof that we never give up,” he said.
He emphasized that PNP handles each investigation with thoroughness and precision to ensure that the charges filed are backed by solid evidence and can stand in court.
The PNP Chief also commended the effective cooperation between local and foreign authorities, and lauded the perseverance of PNP personnel who remained steadfast in their pursuit of truth and accountability.
“This is justice not only for Dominic Sytin, but for every Filipino who believes in the rule of law and the promise that no one is above it,” Gen. Marbil added.
PNP reaffirms its commitment to relentlessly pursue all fugitives and unresolved cases—regardless of status, power, or the passage of time.
