The Chinese Embassy in the Philippines says seven kidnapping cases involving Chinese nationals were reported during the first half of 2026, with several incidents linked to online gambling, telecom fraud and financial disputes.

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Chinese embassy links several Philippines kidnapping cases to online gambling disputes