6 Chinese, 6 Filipinos arrested for kidnapping

MANILA, Philippines — Six Chinese and six Filipinos were arrested in Sto. Tomas, Batangas, on Sunday for reportedly kidnapping a Chinese businessman in Parañaque earlier this month, according to the Philippine National Police.

Citing a report from its Anti-Kidnapping Group, the PNP said the kidnap victim, who was taken from his condominium unit in Parañaque on July 1, was also rescued.

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The victim’s family in China reportedly paid ransom for his release, transferring an unconfirmed amount of money to a cryptocurrency account provided by his captors, the PNP added.

It said it was conducting follow-up operations for the arrest of other suspects. —Faith Argosino