Cops arrest 2 men for alleged kidnapping of a Chinese in Pasay

Cops arrest 2 men for alleged kidnapping of a Chinese in Pasay City

By: - Reporter / @FArgosinoINQ
/ 11:44 AM May 22, 2024

Cops arrest 2 men for alleged kidnapping of a Chinese in Pasay City

Two suspects who were arrested by authorities in Pasay City for kidnapping and locking up a Chinese national in a hotel room. (Photo courtesy of PNP-AKG)

MANILA, Philippines — Two men were arrested in Pasay City for allegedly kidnapping a 30-year-old Chinese in a casino over the weekend, police said on Wednesday.

The Philippine National Police – Anti-Kidnapping Group (PNP-AKG) identified the suspects using their aliases “Mike” and “Bong.”

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It opted not to name the victim, who was reportedly abducted by his captors inside the casino on the morning of May 19.

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Based on AKG’s report, the kidnappers brought and locked the foreigner up in a room and demanded ransom for his release.

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Shortly after, police said the victim’s friend reported the kidnapping to the Southern Police District (SPD), which was immediately referred to the AKG.

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By evening, SPD and AKG operatives launched a joint operation that resulted in the rescue of the Chinese and the apprehension of the suspects.

The two are now temporarily detained at the PNP-AKG Detention Facility pending the filing of kidnapping for ransom cases against them.

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