Chinese man abducted in Angat River released —PNP

The Chinese national who was abducted while fishing in Angat River in Bulacan has been released, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Wednesday.

At a press briefing, PNP spokesperson Police Brigadier General Jean Fajardo said the Chinese national was freed by abductors in the Manila area around 12:05 a.m.

“Na-release na po siya. I was informed kanina po ng [Anti-Kidnapping Group] who took cognizance of the case po. Na-release na po siya kaninang around 12:05 ng midnight po,” Fajardo said.

(He has been released. I was informed earlier by the Anti-Kidnapping Group who took cognizance of the case. He was released this morning around 12:05 a.m.)

The Chinese national underwent physical and medical examination.

According to Fajardo, the victim was able to visit his wife who gave birth to their child early Wednesday morning.

Authorities are currently getting statements from the Chinese victim for the ongoing investigation into his abduction, Fajardo said.

The Chinese national was released following a P5 million ransom money was sent to his abductors in cryptocurrency. The police are now tracing the recipient.

According to Fajardo, the PNP is looking into persons of interest.

Earlier, the PNP said the kidnapped Chinese national was allegedly linked to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs).

The Chinese man was abducted while fishing in Angat River in Bustos, Bulacan early Sunday morning, according to the PNP.

Witnesses said the victim was with other Chinese nationals when four unidentified men took and brought the victim to a vehicle. — RSJ, GMA Integrated News