Philippine business woman killed in spoiled kidnap attempt
( 2003-11-18 16:36) (Xinhua)
A local executive officer of
the Coca-Cola Export Company was found dead alongside a coastal road in Manila
early Tuesday after a suspected spoiled kidnap, the ABS-CBN on-line news said by
quoting the police.
The body of Betty Sy, who was abducted Monday by unidentified men, was
wrapped in a blanket and a trash bag, the police said, adding that the victim
was a Chinese-Filipino.
Police said she had been shot twice in the right leg, and that bloodstains
were found in her abandoned sports utility vehicle.
Chinese Filipino community leader Teresita See, who leads an anti-kidnap
watchdog group, expressed concern Tuesday over the rise in kidnappings this
year, most of the victims being from her ethnic group.
See said the ethnic Chinese community members have banded together to form
support groups, giving advice to families of kidnap victims and helping them
drive down the ransom. Kidnappings are being cited by businessmen as well as
diplomats as a key factor deterring foreign investment here.
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