In a move that would make any teleserye plot twist pale in comparison, former President Rodrigo Duterte has reportedly filed a “Malicious Mischief” case against DILG Secretary Ben Abalos and the PNP. The drama unfolded over alleged property damage at the Kingdom of Jesus Christ compound in Davao City.

While the case sounds serious, netizens couldn’t help but point out the irony, dubbing it “malicious mischief filed by the malicious (former) chief.” After all, Duterte, with his history of publicly inappropriate behavior—like his infamous jokes and ahem international escapades—seems to have written the book on “malicious mischief.”

Who knew the former president would turn out to be such a property damage defender? Maybe he’s found his new calling as a protector of the people’s assets—just make sure those assets aren’t women overseas!

Abalos and company, take note: this could be a long, sarcastic ride to the courts!