LEMERY, Batangas – A 40-year-old Korean engaged in bitcoin trading was rescued in Barangay Mayasang here on Saturday, Jan. 18, days after he was allegedly kidnapped by the buyer of his sports car in Makati City.
Police identified the victim as Taehwa Kim.
Investigation said the victim met JC, a potential buyer of his posh sports car, on Wednesday, Jan. 15, at his condominium in Makati.
They conducted a test drive of the car and parked in a spa in Makati to meet the lawyer of the buyer.
However, three individuals arrived and forced the victim into another vehicle. His hands were tied and eyes blindfolded and his personal belongings were taken.
The victim heard that he will be taken to Antipolo City and after three days, he was dropped on Diokno Highway here.
The victim was found by officials of Barangay Mayasang led by Chairman Pedro Balani walking on the road. He was turned over to authorities.