Korean Meetup Turns Chaotic in Cebu City
CEBU CITY – What started as a casual gathering among Koreans quickly sparked fears of a kidnapping case in Cebu City. The situation escalated after one of the Koreans went missing during a night out on Mango Avenue on June 3. This raised alarm among his friends, prompting them to seek help from the Abellana Police Station 2.
The group was drinking together when one member suddenly disappeared. Their concern deepened after receiving a text message demanding P4,500 for the release of their missing companion. Due to the urgency, police immediately launched a search operation and informed the Korean Embassy about the incident.
Search Reveals Unexpected Twist
Authorities traced the missing Korean’s location through his cellphone. It was discovered that he was having drinks with a transwoman at a convenience store on V. Rama Avenue. Investigation revealed that the Korean had met the woman while still at the bar. After sharing several bottles of alcohol, the two decided to leave together and checked into a nearby motel.
Inside the motel room, the Korean was stunned to realize that the woman he accompanied was a transwoman. Meanwhile, his friends, unaware of his whereabouts, grew increasingly worried and reported the situation to the police.
Misunderstanding Clears Up the Incident
Further inquiry uncovered that the text message demanding money was actually sent by the Korean himself. He requested P4,500 not to pay kidnappers but to cover expenses related to the transwoman he was with. Police clarified that no kidnapping occurred and the Korean Embassy was officially informed about the misunderstanding.
Local sources noted that the incident was a case of a meetup gone wrong rather than a crime. The police continue to urge the public to report suspicious events promptly while verifying facts to avoid unnecessary panic.
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