Chinese student in Singapore allegedly kidnapped in KL, $628k ransom demanded from parents
An 18-year-old Chinese national studying in Singapore was allegedly kidnapped in Kuala Lumpur, with a ransom of $628,381 demanded from his parents.
The teenager's parents had received videos on Friday (May 2) at around 11.44am showing their son being held hostage, reported China Press.
At the time, his mother, surnamed Cheng, 40, and father, surnamed Ye, 43, were in Dubai for work.
Cheng explained that in the videos sent to her, her son's mouth was sealed with black tape, his hands tied to a chair, while being physically abused.
At one point, when the tape was removed, the boy would plead for help over the phone, urging his family to pay the ransom quickly.
The perpetrators also reportedly threatened to bury him alive.
The family noted that the videos featured at least two distinct voices, indicating that more than one person was involved in the staged abduction.
One video even included fake blood to make the scenario appear more convincing.
The couple immediately flew to Malaysia after receiving the news.