[theold]

Philippine officials say four police officers in the capital region have been arrested for kidnapping for ransom that victimized four foreign tourists

Two of the officers onboard motorcycles flagged down a luxury car carrying three Chinese and a Malaysian over the weekend, while their armed civilian cohorts handcuffed and dragged the four tourists into a van. Two of the Chinese managed to escape and notified authorities, police said.

The remaining captives were beaten by the kidnappers but freed overnight after payment of a 2.5-million-peso ($43,100) ransom, Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos said. Information provided by the freed tourists and images from security cameras led to the arrest of the four police, including a police major, he said.

https://abcnews.go.com/International/wir...-110851595

[Ola]

Pinoys always think that Singapore is a Rich country with many rich people

Even my Pinoy colleague will not hesitate to demand

60% salary increment for her own subordinates in Philippines

Heard that already one Executive is already paid like a Snr Manager!

[theold]

A security camera footage the police obtained showed the suspected kidnappers, including one who appeared to be in police uniform, stopping a car then forcibly pulling out its passengers in full view of many passing motorists.

One of the passengers is seen struggling to break loose as he was shoved into a van.

"I was shocked that policemen were the ones involved," Abalos said in a news conference, where the four police were presented in handcuffs and orange detainee shirts.

"This incident is a serious breach of public trust and core values of the police force."

Police said they’re looking for at least 10 other suspects who were not police but implicated in the kidnapping.

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/travel/mala...55026.html

[Gemstar]

Another country full of corruptions besides Malaysia.

[sgh]

Another country full of corruptions besides Malaysia.

Makan suap is a cultural thing handed down by their ancestors to descendents. Not going away any soon from what one can see. They no eat then you worry becuz means they going to leapfrog over Spore soon.

[theold]

It is rooted there that Asian tends to use money to solve problems. However, this time it is unlucky for them as the hostages escape but pay the money.

[Levin]

Surprised that it happened in Manila. Like that who dare to go?

[starbugs]

Not surprising lah. Previously their airport customs planted bullets in passengers' luggage to extort money. Also Duterte used his police officers to murder people. All part of life in the Philippines.