PNP-AKG nabs Indian nat’l linked to notorious kidnap-for-ransom group

PNP-AKG nabs Indian national Mandeep Singh, alias “Commando,” who was tagged as part of a notorious kidnap-for-ransom group. /Consuelo Marquez, INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police – Anti-Kidnapping Group (PNP-AKG) arrested an Indian national who is a suspected member of a notorious kidnap-for-ransom group.

Police identified the suspect as Mandeep Singh, alias “Commando.” The 36-year-old Singh is said to be a member of the “Goldy Group” which was tagged in the kidnapping of Anial Kumar Sohal in 2017. 

Police served the arrest warrant for kidnapping-for-ransom and serious illegal detention issued by Honorable Judge Ken Romaquin of Regional Trial Court Branch 24, Biñan City in Laguna against Singh.

PNP-AKG launched a manhunt operation and apprehended Singh in Barangay Caningay, Candoni in Negros Occidental on July 21.

In tears, Singh denied his involvement with the Goldy Group, saying he did not kidnap anyone.

“Wala po, warrant lang ‘yan, wala namang decision ng judge. Wala akong [na-kidnap] kahit sino. Warrant, walang judgment ng judge. Wala namang sinabi diyan na kidnapper ako, warrant pa lang, criminal na tao,” Singh told reporters while he was being presented in the PNP-AKG on Wednesday.

“Kung kasama ako dun, patay na ako kasi patay na sila kasi criminal sila. Hindi ako kasama sa [grupo]” he added.

Singh will be turned over to the court based in Biñan, Laguna for proper disposition. /je