In the movie "All or Nothing", there is such a plot.
Pan Sheng, a genius programmer, was attracted by high-paying jobs abroad and boarded a flight to go abroad to pan for gold, looking forward to his career taking off.
However, when he landed, he found that he had fallen into the trap of the fraud team and was kidnapped.
When I saw this paragraph at the time, I only felt thrilled.
I can't imagine how desperate it would be if this happened in reality?
But life is not a movie, because life is much crueler than a movie.
You can't imagine that a scene in the movie actually happened in reality, even more brutal than the movie.
That's right, what I'm going to talk about today is yesterday's appalling incident of "two Chinese executives were kidnapped and their tickets ripped in the Philippines".
At the beginning of the incident, it started with a screenshot of a chat circulating on the Internet.
At first, everyone thought it was a nonsensical Internet rumor.
After all, the kidnapping and tearing up of tickets always feels too far away from us.
Unexpectedly, the official confirmed the news soon.
The two victims, one is Xia, the international marketing director of a medical company, who is only 39 years old.
The other is Sun, a distributor of medical devices, who is also in the prime of life.
They were kidnapped and killed on their way to the Philippines to discuss cooperation.
It is heartbreaking that the elderly parents still do not know that their children have been killed.
But more than that, there are many doubts.
The two have successful careers and are well-informed.
IQ and vigilance should be very high, why can you easily fall into the trap of kidnappers?
However, when more details of the case come out, you will find that the horror of the matter is simply outrageous.
Go back a month ago.
At that time, Xia Sun and his wife were attending a formal industry exhibition in Paris, France.
A man who called himself "Li Na" came up and accosted him.
Indicates that he is a distributor of a medical company in the Philippines.
His boss is powerful, has a strong network, and can talk to the president.
They often do the government's medical device procurement, and there is a large market.
Xia and Sun were keenly aware that this could be a huge business opportunity, so after some conversations, they agreed with each other to go to the Philippines for a field trip in June.
Things have developed to this point, in fact, it is difficult for both the parties and bystanders to detect that something is wrong.
It is very normal to meet customers at regular exhibitions and go overseas for inspections according to the regular process.
However, the turn of events occurred on June 20.
The two arrived at the Manila airport in the Philippines as agreed, but the partners did not see them, and only the vicious kidnappers were waiting for them.
The next day, the family received a contact from the kidnappers, demanding a ransom of 25 million yuan, otherwise they would tear up the ticket.
The family immediately reported to the police, which quickly attracted the attention of the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines.
The staff immediately contacted the Philippine police and urged them to investigate and arrest them.
However, things did not turn around.
The anxious family could no longer sit still, so they had to pay a ransom of 3 million to the kidnappers.
But all they waited for was the news that two people had been killed......
Seeing this, I believe many people have understood.
This is not an accident at all, but a "shocking net" tailored for them and carefully designed.
What "Li Na", there is a high probability that it is a bait put down by the kidnapping gang, just waiting for them to be trapped.
As soon as they landed at the Manila airport, they would immediately carry out the kidnapping.
All kinds of details, the more I think about it, the more creepy I feel.
The victim Xia's friend said that he was amiable, steady and tall.
never thought that such a tragic thing would happen to him.
No matter how bright the mind is, no matter how strong the body is, it can't compete with the steps of those who have a heart.
In addition to regret, there is a deep chill.
As long as you leave the land of China, once you are in danger, you will not be able to reach it.
You can't imagine how many dark sides we can't see in places we haven't seen before.
It's hard to imagine how many people are waiting for an opportunity to make a fortune out of us.
The more gorgeous and charming things are, the easier it is to lurk with hidden killing motives.
If you are not careful, you can travel thousands of miles, or it can be an abyss.
In fact, not only the Philippines, but also in many Southeast Asian countries, similar kidnapping cases against foreigners, especially Chinese, have formed a black industrial chain.
Whether it's employment or tourism, Southeast Asian countries are really not as safe as we think.
In recent years, Southeast Asian tourism has become quite popular online.
At a very low price, you can enjoy a trip abroad.
Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and other countries once became the first choice for many people to travel.
However, at the same time, the safety of these countries has also been criticized.
First of all, there are endless sinister incidents.
Just a few days before the kidnapping of a Chinese businessman in the Philippines, a Chinese tourist was sexually assaulted in Bangkok, Thailand.
The victim requested a ride through a formal ride-hailing platform, but the other party took advantage of the loophole of the platform to poison the Chinese female tourist.
What's even more creepy is that this suspect is a repeat offender, who specializes in staring at these foreign tourists at the door of the bar, and there are 5 victims who have already reported the crime, and many more are floating under the water.
In addition to sexual assault, kidnapping, and theft, the "Ka Waist Zi" urban weird talk that is tightly tied to Southeast Asia has been circulating.
Half a year ago, there was a kidnapping incident in the Philippines, and the victim was a Fujian businessman who had been doing business in the Philippines for many years.
It also has a certain prestige in the local area.
However, of the six people who were kidnapped, four were brutally murdered and abandoned in the wilderness, and died a tragic death.
The whereabouts of the two people are still unknown, whether they were brutally murdered, or whether they had other intentions, people dare not think about it carefully.
Some people say that human trafficking in Southeast Asia is a very low probability thing.
Let's take a look at a set of real data.
In 2023, Thai police statistics show that about 70,000 Chinese are trafficked from Thailand to Myawaddy Town in Myanmar every year, with an average of 200 people missing every day.
Secondly, it is the unreliability of the local government and relevant departments.
Many people have lived in China for a long time, and they feel that the governments and relevant departments around the world are absolutely reliable and credible, just like China, but this is just your illusion.
There is a blogger who has lived in the Philippines for many years, and he has learned about the corruption and incompetence of the local government.
He said that many kidnapping cases in the Philippines ended up being resolved.
Even if the murderer is caught, he can be ransomed by paying a high fee, which is called bail.
And the cost of bail, in the face of the huge ransom, is simply a drop in the bucket.
It is not surprising that there are many kidnappings in the area.
The same is true in Thailand.
In 2015, Thailand handed down a verdict in the largest human trafficking case in history.
One of the masterminds turned out to be a Thai general.
He took advantage of his position to illegally transfer refugees and amass countless wealth.
It can be said that human trafficking in Thailand has become a huge gray industry chain from top to bottom.
When officials protect each other, it is not surprising that interests become the norm, and how frequent and rampant criminal acts occur.
You look at Southeast Asian countries full of entertainment, but behind the scenes, there is actually a danger that you can't see.
Let's talk about their unreliability behind the extreme irresponsibility.
Many of their recreational facilities and tourist attractions do not even have the relevant safety facilities and basic guarantees.
In April this year, a Chinese tourist accidentally tripped over his skirt while watching a volcano in Indonesia and tragically fell to his death.
The negligence of the victim was one of the triggers of the accident.
But the deeper reason is that the managers at the place where the incident occurred did not have effective safety measures.
At the location of the accident, which is near the most popular check-in place on the Internet, there is not even a guardrail!
You must know that underneath it is a high-concentration sulfuric acid pool, which is extremely dangerous.
In fact, if you've ever been to Southeast Asia, you'll find that many outdoor attractions are very immature.
Not only are there no warning signs, but there is not even a protective fence.
Some netizens once shared their experience of being injured in Bali.
That day, she went with the tour group to visit one of the most famous local attractions, "Devil's Tears".
Accidentally fell on the stone by a wave of more than 3 meters, almost fell off the cliff, and brushed shoulders with death.
And the so-called railing on the edge of the cliff is just a rope, which is difficult to grasp, if it is not for her strong will to survive, the consequences are unimaginable.
The volatile situation, sluggish economy, and lack of security have left many Southeast Asian countries with many hidden risks, and it is difficult for them to ensure the safety of their own citizens, let alone protect foreign tourists.
The last point I want to focus on is that it is difficult to defend rights.
In February this year, the Internet celebrity blogger "Nadahan" encountered an accident while paragliding in Phuket and accidentally fell.
The project staff not only turned a blind eye to her broken leg and framed her for fraud, but also refused to bear the responsibility for compensation.
They just know that it is difficult for foreigners to defend their rights in the local area.
She spent tens of thousands of dollars on medical expenses, and at least 100,000 yuan for lost work, but even if she made a big fuss, the other party was only willing to give 10,000.
Whether you want this money or not, there is no way to complain and defend your rights anyway.
Just imagine, if we accidentally encounter an accident abroad, the visa is about to expire, and the medical conditions are very poor, will you choose to continue to mediate for the pitiful compensation they give, or return to China immediately?
I'm sure most people would choose the latter.
The high cost of time and money, and the lack of recourse, is the most real status quo.
It's not just her, an article "ICUs in Southeast Asia, Chinese tourists who can't get compensation when they live full", which records a lot of Chinese tourists who can't get compensation after an accident like this.
In the past two years, every time netizens come out to warn about the danger of tourism in Southeast Asia, many people will jump out and accuse their compatriots of being frightened.
I've been there many times, and nothing happened.
What is this the people with the heart are demonizing the countries of Southeast Asia.
It is true that not everyone will be at risk in Southeast Asia.
But looking at these bloody cases, these painful lessons, we have to pay more attention.
Over the years, there has been a feeling that has become stronger and stronger, and many things, are like a huge colored bubble.
For example, these Southeast Asian countries.
On the outside, it looks gorgeous and gorgeous, with rich food and beauty, but in fact, it can be broken as soon as you poke it, and it can't withstand the slightest test and blow.
When the bubble bursts, it reveals its original sinister and impoverished nature.
Therefore, if you want to travel, first play all the great rivers and mountains of the motherland.
If you must go to Southeast Asian countries, you must protect yourself to the greatest extent.
For example, don't expose valuable things, such as don't travel alone at night, don't report particularly cheap tour groups, and try to travel as many people as possible.
After all, no matter how beautiful the scenery is, no matter how great the temptation, it is not worth fighting for our lives.