Two Chinese nationals were arrested in an entrapment operation conducted by members of the Paranaque City police on Tuesday (Jan. 18).
Police identified the suspects as Caimu Chen, 41, and Qiao ZhuZhua, 25.
The suspects were arrested at about 9:00 p.m. along Ninoy Aquino Avenue, Barangay San Dionisio, Paranaque City by members of the Paranaque City police Intelligence Section.
Southern Police District Director, Brig. Gen. Jimili Macaraeg, said the victim, identified as Li Menghai, was employed by the suspects. Li reportedly called up the suspects so he could get his personal belongings, including his passport.
Macaraeg said the victim claimed the suspects demanded money amounting to P1,000,000 in exchange for the release of his passport that prompted him to seek assistance from the Paranaque City police.
He said the victim and the suspect agreed to meet and upon arriving at the venue, the suspects instructed him to board their vehicle.
The police, after getting the prearranged signal, immediately approached the parked vehicle with plate number CAO 7064 and arrested the suspects.
Police recovered from the suspects the passport of the victim and the eight bundles of P1,000 bill boodle money.
The suspects are now detained at the Paranaque City police custodial facility.