Anson Que’s son cleared in kidnap case

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) has cleared a son of Anson Que in the kidnapping and murder of the Filipino-Chinese steel magnate.

In a resolution, the DOJ cleared Alvin Que of criminal charges for lack of evidence.

The DOJ indicted Chinese national Gong Wen Li, also known as Kelly, for two counts of kidnapping with homicide.

Following the conclusion of the preliminary investigation of the National Prosecution Service, the DOJ found evidence with “reasonable certainty of conviction” to file charges against Gong.

The DOJ recommended referring Yuan Haohua, Yuan Fanquiang and Lee Hsiao Ting to the police Anti-Cybercrime Group for case buildup under the Anti-Financial Account Scamming Act.

“The respondents will be afforded their right to due process. Their constitutional rights will be safeguarded throughout the judicial proceedings,” the DOJ said.

Prosecutor General Richard Anthony Fadullon said three other suspects, including David Tan Liao, were also charged with two counts of kidnapping for ransom with homicide.

Despite payment of P200 milliom in ransom, Que and his driver were killed by the kidnappers.