30-yr-old Malaysian arrested for alleged abduction of Chinese tourist | Inquirer News

30-yr-old Malaysian arrested for alleged abduction of Chinese tourist

/ 12:39 PM November 27, 2023

  Photo Caption: Pasay City police arrest a 30-year-old Malaysian man for kidnapping and other offenses on November 26, 2023. (Photo from Pasay City Police Station)

The Pasay City police arrested a 30-year-old Malaysian for kidnapping and other offenses on November 26, 2023. (Photo from Pasay City Police Station)

MANILA, Philippines – The Pasay City police on Sunday reported the arrest of a Malaysian national for allegedly kidnapping a female Chinese tourist.

The Chinese woman was able to escape and seek assistance from patrolling police officers, leading to the arrest of the suspect, identified as Kevin Co Tan, 30.

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Based on the initial investigation, the victim was playing at a casino hotel in Pasay City when the suspect persuaded her to transfer to another gaming facility.

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The Malaysian instead took her to another hotel, where she was physically assaulted and detained.

Tan reportedly demanded P1,640,000 and seized her possessions, including an iPhone 14 and a wristwatch with an estimated value of P800,000, the Pasay City police said.

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Tan is currently in police custody and is facing formal complaints for kidnapping, serious illegal detention, robbery, and physical injury.

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