The Sandiganbayan has issued the warrant of arrest against Senator Rodante Marcoleta was arrested, following the plunder case filed by the Ombudsman.

On Monday, July 6, 2026, Marcoleta arrived at the Sandiganbayan Third Division, stating that he would face the law and a plunder case filed against him. He also emphasized that he will not hide amidst the ongoing matter.

“Ako ay hindi magtatago. Haharapin ko ang ang batas, ang asunto,” he said

[“I will not hide. I will face the law, the matter.”]

Following the issuance of the arrest warrant, the anti-graft court denied the motion to quash he filed earlier.

From the Sandiganbayan, Marcoleta, Defensor, and Espiritu were brought to the PNP Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP CIDG) for booking procedures.