Rep Pimentel urges PNP to recover P200M ransom for Que

Surigao del Sur Representative Johnny Pimentel urged the Philippine National Police (PNP) to recover the P200 million ransom paid for kidnapped businessman Anson Que, who was later killed by his captors.

Pimentel called on the PNP to deploy all available resources and investigative tools to trace the money trail and hold perpetrators accountable.

He warned that failing to retrieve the ransom would encourage criminal activities and perpetuate violence.

The government must send a clear message that crime does not pay and justice will be pursued, according to Pimentel.

On April 10, the Department of the Interior and Local Government confirmed the discovery of Que's body along with his driver in Rodriguez, Rizal.

The PNP is collaborating with the Anti-Money Laundering Council and other agencies to trace cryptocurrency payments made to Que's kidnappers.

David Tan Liao, Kelly Tan Lim, and an unnamed suspect have been identified as the alleged masterminds behind the kidnapping and killing of Anson Que and his driver.