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The Chinese national who was abducted while fishing in Angat River in Bulacan has been released, the Philippine National Police said on Wednesday.At a press briefing, PNP spokesperson Police Brigadier General Jean Fajardo said the Chinese national was freed by abductors in the Manila area around 12:05 a.m.“Na-release na po siya. I was informed kanina po ng who took cognizance of the case po. Na-release na po siya kaninang around 12:05 ng midnight po,” Fajardo said.
Authorities are currently getting statements from the Chinese victim for the ongoing investigation into his abduction, Fajardo said.The Chinese national was released following a P5 million ransom money was sent to his abductors in cryptocurrency. The police are now tracing the recipient.According to Fajardo, the PNP is looking into persons of interest.Earlier, the PNP said the kidnapped Chinese national was allegedly linked to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators .
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