Three Chinese nationals were arrested by patrolling policemen when a fellow citizen whom they kidnapped screamed for help in Paranaque City on Tuesday night.
Police identified the suspects as Zhao Lian, 40; Su Xiaoxi, 34; and Long Chen 33. They were charged with kidnapping and illegal detention and are now all detained at the Paranaque City Police custodial facility.
Police said that prior to the incident, the victim, Niu Weicheng, applied for a job and agreed to meet his supposed employer.
The victim told police that he was fetched by the suspects in Makati City for a swab test.
However, the suspects brought him to Norway Building, Kassel Residences in Barangay Moonwalk, Paranaque City, where he was detained at about 9:00 p.m.
He also told police that the suspects demanded P600,000 from him, or else he will be sold as a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operation (POGO) worker in Cavite City.
Southern Police District (SPD) director Brig. Gen. Jimili Macaraeg said policemen later heard Niu screaming for help while patrolling the area. They immediately responded, leading to the rescue of the victim and arrest of the suspects.
Macaraeg lauded the Paranaque City police for their immediate action. He said policemen under his area of responsibility are doing their job in their anti-criminality drive.