By Benjamin Pulta
MANILA – The National Bureau of Investigation-National Capital Region (NBI-NCR) has arrested two Chinese nationals in Pasay City for illegal detention.
In a statement on Friday, the NBI said the suspects, Do Yang Zhe, also known as Ouyang Zhe, and Hu Yong were arrested during a rescue operation in a condominium hotel located at Cuneta Ave., Pasay City on Sept. 15.
The operation stemmed from a complaint received by the NBI-NCR against “alias Boss Yong” after a complainant sought assistance for the immediately rescue a certain Mr. Yi, who was being unlawfully deprived of his liberty.
The complainant executed his sworn statement and submitted screenshots of distress messages, pictures, and the victim’s location.
According to the complainant, the victim applied for an IT analyst position in August 2025 via Telegram and was accepted.
However, after some time, the victim discovered that the suspects’ activities were illegal.
When he attempted to resign, both the boss and manager refused, threatening the victim with death if he attempted to escape or leave the workplace.
The NBI traced the location of the victim on the 3rd floor of the said hotel and conducted the rescue operation.
The suspects were charged before the Pasay City Prosecution Office for violation of Article 267 of the Revised Penal Code (Illegal Detention). (PNA)
