Chinese extorts fellow Chinese arrested in Manila

Chinese extorts fellow Chinese arrested in Manila

A Chinese national was arrested who allegedly extorted fellow Chinese in Malate, Manila, on Friday morning.

The MPD-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) conducted an entrapment operation against the 33-year-old suspect after the victim filed a complaint to the police.

The 26-year-old victim and operator of Philippine offshore gaming operations (POGO) and the suspect met on social media app WeChat.

The suspect threatened to abduct the victim if he does not give money.

The suspect initially demanded ¥ 2 million or P14 million but was unsatisfied and asked for an additional P200,000 to be paid each week.

As a result, the Chinese victim has already reported to the police and has arranged to meet with the suspect in front of a hotel in Malate, Manila.

The suspect took the bait, which resulted in his arrest.

According to the police investigation, the suspect is a member of a syndicate group that targets POGO operators.

The suspect will face a robbery-extortion case. The police are still investigating if anyone else has been victimized.

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