The Philippine National Police (PNP) announced Saturday that it has taken custody of murder suspect Alan Dennis Sytin, who was arrested in coordination with the Royal Malaysia Police on March 22.
Sytin, 51, a businessman from San Juan City, arrived at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 in Pasay City around 11:20 p.m. on Friday. Upon arrival, he was served a warrant of arrest issued by a Manila court on September 1, 2020, which carries no bail recommendation.
He is accused of masterminding the murder of his elder brother, Dominic Sytin, president and founder of United Auctioneers Inc., who was shot outside a hotel in Subic, Zambales on November 28, 2018. Alan Sytin had been detained in Malaysia following his apprehension at the Cobra Rugby Club in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, after failing to present a valid travel document. His Philippine passport had been canceled in 2019.
An International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) red notice for Sytin was issued on January 24, 2020. His arrest was the result of extensive coordination and intelligence sharing initiated by the Police Regional Office-Central Luzon (PRO-3), and facilitated by the Philippine Police Attaché to Malaysia, Col. Excelso Lazaga Jr., through a Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters request. The operation was supported by Malaysian Police Commissioner Datuk Ts. Ahmad Ramdzan bin Daud.
The PNP, in close cooperation with the Philippine Embassy in Malaysia, arranged for Sytin’s repatriation, which culminated in his official turnover to Philippine authorities. The operation underscores the PNP’s commitment to pursuing justice and demonstrates the effectiveness of international law enforcement cooperation
