Viral Banilad 'abduction' tied to vehicle transaction, police say

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The alleged abduction in Barangay Banilad, Cebu City, last May 11 that recently went viral appears to be an isolated case linked to a vehicle financing and pawn transaction, and not a kidnapping-for-ransom, according to police. Speaking with the media on Monday, May 25, Police Major Eric Gingoyon said that investigators are focusing on a person of interest (POI) who allegedly had prior business dealings with the victim. Gingoyon serves as the chief of the Mabolo Police Station. Vehicle transaction before alleged abduction According to Gingoyon, the victim and the identified POI were allegedly involved in […]...

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