| Founded | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Years active | 1986–unknown |
| Territory |  Philippines |
| Activities | Contract killing, Prostitution, fraud, drug trafficking, extortion, weapon trafficking, armed robbery, kidnapping, human trafficking and illegal gambling[1] |
Kuratong Baleleng is an organized crime syndicate in the Philippines that was once an anti-communist, vigilante group.[2][3] Considered to be one of the largest syndicates in the country, Kuratong Baleleng received nationwide attention due to their alleged end in a shootout with the Philippine National Police in May 1995 in Quezon City. Since then, the syndicate has scattered throughout different provinces, with some members garnering political positions.[4][5][3]
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- ^ "Shape up, Duterte warns those reviving 'Kuratong Baleleng'". Philippine News Agency. December 1, 2020. Retrieved January 22, 2021.