The Chinese community in the Philippines has recently been shaken by a shocking kidnapping and murder case. Chinese steel entrepreneur Anson Que and his driver were kidnapped and brutally murdered in Manila at the end of March. As the investigation progresses, the case becomes increasingly complicated, with police even suspecting internal family conflicts, leading to speculation of a "father-son feud".
Case Review: High Ransom Fails to Save Lives, Mastermind Gradually Emerges
At the end of March, Anson Que and his driver were kidnapped by unidentified individuals, and the family was later demanded a ransom of 20 million US dollars. Despite eventually paying about 200 million pesos in cryptocurrency, both were brutally killed. Preliminary police investigations indicate that the cause of death was mechanical asphyxiation, and the method of killing was extremely cruel.
On April 19, the Philippine National Police held a press conference announcing significant progress in the case. Three suspects were arrested: Richard Austria David, Reymart Catequista, and Chinese national David Tan Liao (also known as Yang Jianmin). The first two were apprehended in Palawan province, while Yang Jianmin surrendered for fear of being silenced.
The police pointed out that Yang Jianmin was arrested in 2022 for involvement in a kidnapping case but was later released for unknown reasons, raising public concerns about law enforcement loopholes. In this case, he is suspected to be the mastermind, operating under multiple identities and directing a professional kidnapping gang. He lured Anson Que out through a Chinese woman and then kidnapped him to a secret location.
Major Turnaround: Police Identify Anson Que's Eldest Son as a Suspect, Suspected Internal Conflict
On April 29, the case saw significant progress. The Philippine National Police Anti-Kidnapping Group (AKG) submitted a preliminary report to the Department of Justice, suggesting that internal conflicts within the Que family might be involved. A captured suspect claimed that the kidnapping was planned by the victim's eldest son, Ronxian Guo (English name Alvin Que), with motives related to family property disputes.
The police stated that during the victim's kidnapping, Ronxian Guo communicated with the kidnappers as a family representative, but his financial records showed that he had transferred ransom money to a wallet associated with the kidnappers. Currently, including him, six people are listed as subjects of investigation.
Preliminary Court Hearing Begins, More Suspects' Identities Exposed
The case had its first court hearing on April 29 at the Philippine Department of Justice. The three main suspects appeared in court and stated that they would submit counter-affidavits at the next hearing to refute the charges. The prosecution also announced six other suspects, including a Filipino suspect Roxian Guo, and five Chinese suspects: Haohua Yang, Fangqiang Yuan, Jin Yuan Ye, Jonin Lin, and Kelly.
"Kelly" is suspected to be Chinese fugitive Gong Wenli, who has used multiple identities such as "Huang Yanling" and "Kelly Tan Lin" to evade capture.
Public Attention and Doubts Coexist, Police Promise to Thoroughly Investigate the Truth
Prominent community leader Hong Yuhua publicly spoke about the case, questioning the police's reliance solely on suspects' confessions to list members of the Que family as suspects. He stated that the Que family had actively cooperated with the investigation after the incident and advocated for judgments based on facts and evidence to avoid wrongful convictions.
Justice Minister Remulla pointed out that the case has entered a critical stage, and the investigation results may be surprising. The police are currently focusing resources on tracking down the mastermind, expecting to complete the preliminary investigation within 25 days.
There are rumors that the case may involve business conflicts of interest, but whether it is related to POGO or other sensitive industries remains uncertain.
In Conclusion: The Que Case is Complex and Difficult to Solve, the Truth Awaits Revelation
The Anson Que murder case has caused widespread shock in Philippine society due to its brutal nature and complex background. Although several suspects have been arrested, the real planners and motives are still unclear, and the case is still in the deep investigation stage.
All sectors call for a thorough investigation of the case, to clarify the behind-the-scenes network and responsible parties, to give the victims and their families an explanation, and to restore a sense of security and trust for the Chinese community in the Philippines.
