PNP doubles reward to P10M for alleged mastermind in businessman's killing

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has doubled the reward to P10 million for information leading to the arrest of Wenli Gong, a Chinese national also known as Kelly Tan Lim and Axin, who is an alleged co-mastermind in the killing of businessman Anson Que and his driver.

Que and his driver were first reported missing on March 29, with kidnappers demanding a ransom of USD 20 million.

The family eventually paid P200 million in cryptocurrency in multiple tranches.

Between March 31 and April 8, part of the ransom money was deposited into casino junket operations tied to 9 Dynasty Group and White Horse Club, according to the PNP.

Five suspects have been identified in the case: David Tan Liao, Richardo Austria, Reymart Catequista, Jonin Lin, and Wenli Gong.

Liao and Gong are believed to be the masterminds, with authorities believing Gong lured Que to the house in Bulacan where the kidnapping and subsequent killings occurred.

The PNP confirmed that Que personally knew Tan Liao, and investigators are questioning two other Chinese nationals in Boracay over their possible ties to Gong.