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Over 40 People Arrested in Philippine Casino Kidnapping Case

by VOA News

   Philippine police have arrested a large group of over 40 Chinese and
   Malaysian nationals suspected of kidnapping a Singaporean woman from a
   casino in Manila.

   The woman was abducted Monday and taken to an apartment complex in
   Manila, where they beat her and demanded she pay them $180,000 for her
   release. Authorities say the woman was rescued the following day.

   The suspects are believed to be part of a crime syndicate targeting
   rich foreigners visiting Manila's glittering casinos.