Despite the Philippine National Police (PNP) claiming to have solved the Anson Que kidnapping case, the most crucial part of the case—the whereabouts of the ransom amounting to 200 million pesos (approximately 25 million RMB)—remains unknown, causing public uproar. More disturbingly, the mastermind behind the case is still at large, raising continuous doubts about the police's capability to handle the case.
Ransom "Mysteriously Disappears," Legislator Slams Police for Negligence
Johnny Pimentel, a congressman from Surigao del Sur, recently blasted law enforcement agencies, stating that the whereabouts of the ransom are "completely unaccounted for," directly accusing the police of severe dereliction of duty.
"Has the case really been solved? Where did the money go? We cannot accept that the case is 'solved' while the money has evaporated!" Pimentel emphasized that if the police cannot recover the ransom, the so-called "solved case" is nothing but a self-deceiving performance.
He further revealed that such situations are not isolated incidents—in drug raids, bank robberies, and offshore gaming (POGO) raids, there have been multiple scandals involving law enforcers pocketing seized cash. "Some police treat the illicit money as 'spoils of war,' and this corrupt culture must be eradicated!"
Police "Intercepting Funds" Scandal Exposed Again
Pimentel cited an example where earlier this year, the PNP confiscated 200 million pesos in cash from a commercial establishment in Las Piñas, which the court eventually ruled was operating legally, yet the police have still not returned the money that was supposed to pay employees' salaries.
More ironically, Rommel Marbil, the PNP chief, has remained silent on the matter, offering no explanation. Public concern grows that if even the higher-ups condone the disappearance of funds, public trust in the police will completely collapse.
Chinese Community Panics: Ransom Laundering Chain Exposed
Recently, there have been several kidnappings targeting Chinese businessmen in the Philippines, with the Guo Congyuan case being the most detrimental—the family was forced to pay a ransom of 200 million pesos, which ultimately still resulted in a murder. Shockingly, the ransom was laundered through cryptocurrency (USDT) and casino VIP rooms, forming a mature transnational criminal chain.
It was reported that the police had arrested two Chinese money launderers, "Le Le" and "A Qiu," at the Solaire Casino in Manila, but the investigation into the ransom flow has stalled. Despite repeated inquiries by the media, the police have never disclosed any progress.
Soul-Searching Question: Can the Philippine Police Still Be Trusted?
"Is the case solved? Is the mastermind caught? Is the money recovered?"—the local media's sharp triple questioning directly points out the loopholes in the police's handling of cases. The public mocks that the police might have only caught a few "scapegoats," while the real mastermind has long fled with the money.
The Chinese community is even more outraged: "We dare not even call the police, as the police might be more dangerous than the kidnappers!" Some commentators bluntly state that 80% of the Philippine police are "corrupt," and their collusion with criminals has become an open secret.
Cryptocurrency + Casino: The "Perfect Armor" for Criminal Groups
As kidnappers frequently use cryptocurrencies like USDT for transactions and launder money through casinos, traditional investigative methods are nearly ineffective. Although the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) has the authority to access electronic wallet records, investigations still have not made any breakthroughs. What's more terrifying is that some law enforcement officers are suspected of participating in the division of spoils, further complicating the pursuit.
Conclusion: Solving Cases Must Go Beyond Mere Formalities
Currently, although a 10 million peso reward has been offered for the capture of the main suspect, Gong Wenli, in the Guo Congyuan case, whether she can be apprehended remains uncertain. Netizens sarcastically suggest that the police might only want to "shift the focus," covering up the true pursuit of the ransom.
If the Philippine police cannot achieve "solving cases, recovering stolen goods, and punishing the culprits" as a whole, their credibility will completely collapse. At that time, not only the confidence of Chinese businessmen will be damaged, but also the entire country's foundation of law and order.
