In February this year, a 14-year-old Chinese boy was kidnapped on his way home from school in Manila's BGC, and his mother received a ransom demand of 20 million US dollars that night, shocking the Chinese community in the Philippines. On September 3, the Philippine National Police Anti-Kidnapping Group (PNP-AKG) reported that two suspects involved in the case had been arrested, but more suspects are still at large, casting a terrifying shadow over the case.
The arrested suspects are 27-year-old Cataytay and 62-year-old Hibaya (nicknamed "Tatang"), both residents of Pasay City. The Davao City Regional Trial Court issued an arrest warrant on September 2, charging them with "kidnapping for ransom and causing death," with no bail allowed.
Case review: On February 20, the boy disappeared after being picked up by a driver. The police initially suspected the driver's involvement; the next day, the driver's body was found in Bulacan Province, stabbed multiple times. The boy was rescued on February 25, but the family experienced immense panic and trauma.
Director of the Anti-Kidnapping Group, PBGEN Glicerio C. Cansilao, stated: "The case is extremely complex, involving a minor and has had a significant social impact. We have captured some of the suspects, but those still at large will be brought to justice."
This case serves as another reminder to Chinese families in the Philippines: kidnapping, extortion, and even violent threats still exist, and children can also become targets. High ransoms and cruel methods have made the safety issues of the Chinese community even more severe.
