The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday said that the Chinese national who was abducted while fishing in Angat River in Bulacan has been released.
Acting Public Information Officer and spokesperson, Police Brigadier General Jean Fajardo said the Chinese national was freed by abductors in the Manila area around 12:05 a.m.
The Chinese underwent physical and medical examinations. The victim was also 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 the P5 million ransom money sent to his abductors in cryptocurrency.
Police are now tracing the recipient. According to Fajardo, the PNP is looking into persons of interest. The PNP earlier said the kidnapped Chinese national was allegedly linked to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs).
Witnesses said the victim was with other Chinese nationals when four unidentified men took and brought the victim to a vehicle.
