My mind is appropriately boggled.
1) HKD 28 million was raised in cash in 3 days...
2) The suspects drove away ...
3) Cops called afterwards???!? Or did they let the suspects get away?
Huge police hunt after kidnappers flee with HK$28m in ransom cash | South China Morning PostA police source said the woman, aged about 30, was abducted when five or six mainlanders broke into a house in Sai Kung on Saturday. They also escaped with HK$2 million to HK$3 million in cash and valuables.The gang initially demanded HK$40 million to HK$50 million for the woman's release but this was later reduced to HK$28 million and the money was handed over earlier last night.
Officers are looking for five or six suspects after the unidentified victim was found unharmed following her terrifying ordeal, the police source said.
An initial investigation showed that the gang had escaped in a white car, the source said. But no further details were available last night.