A Chinese boy in the Philippines was successfully rescued after being kidnapped. Recently, reporters reconnected with the boy's mother, Mrs. Wan, to delve deeper into the details of the case. In the interview, Mrs. Wan addressed the public's concerns, describing the process behind the child's rescue, the identity of the kidnappers, and her own strength and composure throughout the ordeal.
Addressing doubts about family background: Kidnappers' high ransom was just a "bluff"
In the interview, Mrs. Wan first responded to doubts about their family's financial situation. The reporter noted that the kidnappers demanded a ransom of 20 million US dollars, suspecting that they had investigated the family's ability to pay such a sum. Mrs. Wan explained that the high ransom demand was not based on their family background but rather a tactic by the kidnappers—they set a high price purely to "bluff" the victim. "Recently, other people have been kidnapped, and the kidnappers also demanded 30 million dollars, but the final amount paid was much lower than this figure," she explained.
Moreover, she mentioned that her child attending an international school does not imply that they are wealthy, as, like many Chinese parents, they are willing to invest more in their child's education.
Driver suspected, kidnapper's accomplice exposed
Next, Mrs. Wan addressed questions about the driver's background. The reporter learned that the driver was one of the kidnappers' accomplices and had previously worked for POGO. Mrs. Wan revealed that the driver was recommended by an acquaintance, initially raising no suspicions. "We thought he was introduced by someone we knew and had a reliable background, but we never expected such an incident to occur," she said. The driver had previously worked in a casino park in Clark and often boasted about his driving, which might have attracted the kidnappers' attention.
Key factors in the child's rescue: The combined efforts of all parties
Mrs. Wan, reflecting on the entire rescue process, stated that the successful rescue of her child was due to the joint efforts of various parties, including the police, diplomatic institutions, schools, and community groups. "The day the child went missing, we reported it immediately and received help from the police and the Chinese embassy. The management of BSM school and the parent community also actively coordinated, providing great support when I was most helpless."
She also expressed special thanks to the Philippine police and the Chinese embassy for their active cooperation, emphasizing that although some of the kidnappers were Chinese, she preferred to see the compatriots who reached out to help during the crisis.
The child's condition: Brave and strong, psychological counseling arranged
Despite experiencing significant physical and psychological trauma while being kidnapped, Mrs. Wan noted that her child is strong-willed and remains very optimistic. "He has always been strong, rarely cries, and even today, when classmates visited him, he actively showed them his injured finger." The school has arranged psychological counseling to help him recover mentally. Regarding his injuries, Mrs. Wan revealed that his fingers had undergone surgery, but due to the length of time they were cut, the skin had begun to rot, requiring three to five weeks to heal.
The truth about the ransom: High demands and the unveiling of the rescue process
Regarding the ransom, Mrs. Wan clarified that the initial demand of 20 million US dollars far exceeded their ability to pay. Later, negotiations mentioned 1 million pesos, but no deal was ultimately made. The critical moment of the rescue occurred during the last contact, when the police intervened in time and successfully rescued the child. Mrs. Wan stated that she did not reach any agreement with the kidnappers by paying a ransom but relied on the efforts of the police and the support of all parties to successfully rescue her child.
Hopes for the kidnappers' early arrest to ensure family safety
Looking to the future, Mrs. Wan expressed a strong hope that the kidnappers would be arrested soon to prevent similar incidents from occurring. "Our most urgent wish now is for AKG to quickly capture these kidnappers and ensure our safety in the Philippines."
This case has attracted widespread attention, not only because of the severity of the kidnapping itself but also because of the family background, ransom negotiations, and the involvement of various forces. It is hoped that with the joint efforts of all sectors of society, similar tragedies will not occur again.
