PNP Anti-Kidnapping Group

Also known as AKG

The Philippine National Police's Anti-Kidnapping Group is intensifying efforts to combat rising kidnapping cases, particularly after the abduction and murder of Filipino-Chinese businessman Anson Que. The group is restructuring and implementing a Chinese-Filipino Community Help Desk in key areas with high concentrations of Chinese-Filipinos to address recent incidents linked to illegal offshore gaming operators.

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Last updated at April 19, 2025.

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Romualdez praises Marcos for quick arrest of Tan murder suspects

House Speaker Martin Romualdez praised President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for the swift arrest of suspects in the killing of businessman Anson Tan and his driver on Sunday, April 20.
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PNP arrests 2, suspect surrenders in Que kidnapping-killing

Three suspects in the kidnapping and killing of Filipino-Chinese businessman Anson Que and his driver Armanie Pabillo are now under custody of the Philippine National Police (PNP), but police continue to search for the masterminds behind the crime.
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PNP proposes helpdesk for Chinese Filipino community to address kidnappings

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has proposed a dedicated helpdesk for the Chinese Filipino community to address recent high-profile kidnappings.
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PNP investigates POGO link in Que kidnapping, murder

The Philippine National Police is investigating whether the kidnapping and murder of businessman Anson Que and his driver Armanie Pabillo are connected to the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO), with reports suggesting a possible involvement of a 'muscle' group of Chinese nationals.
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PNP relieves AKG chief Ragay over Que death and previous cases

Police Brigadier General Elmer Ragay has been relieved as chief of the Anti-Kidnapping Group (AKG) following the death of businessman Anson Que and issues related to previous cases.
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PNP reinstates AKG chief Col Ragay amid Comelec consultations

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has reinstated Col. Elmer Ragay as director of the Anti-Kidnapping Group (AKG), nullifying his administrative relief due to a Commission on Elections resolution prohibiting personnel transfers during the election period.
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PNP-AKG chief relieved over student rescue controversy

Philippine National Police-Anti-Kidnapping Group (PNP-AKG) acting director Police Colonel Elmer Ragay was relieved of his duties on February 28 following adverse news reports questioning the legitimacy of a recent rescue operation involving a 14-year-old Chinese student from the British School Manila.
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PNP rescues kidnapped Chinese boy in Parañaque

Tuesday evening, authorities rescued a 14-year-old Chinese boy who was kidnapped and later abandoned along Macapagal Avenue in Parañaque City.
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9 found guilty in 2008 PNB exec kidnapping

A Quezon City court has found nine people guilty of kidnapping Philippine National Bank executive Ramon Murillo in 2008.
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PNP reassigns top officials to new roles

Ten top-ranking Philippine National Police (PNP) officials were reassigned to new positions effective Wednesday, with further updates announced on Saturday and Friday.
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