In a heart-stopping incident that took place three years ago, a kidnapping case in Pok Fu Lam has finally reached its conclusion. Two male kidnappers have been found guilty of abducting a Filipino domestic helper and her 20-month-old infant, holding them captive in an abandoned shipping container in Pat Heung. However, against all odds, the brave domestic helper managed to break free and escape with her child, leading to the arrest and subsequent sentencing of one of the perpetrators.
During their captivity, the kidnappers coerced the helper to disclose information about her employer, promising her a 5% cut of the ransom and alluding to a staggering sum of HK$200 million. Despite the intimidating circumstances, the domestic helper firmly refused to cooperate, asserting that her employer was not wealthy. Seizing a moment of opportunity, she bravely fought back, pushing one of the kidnappers away and making her escape with her infant.
The captured kidnapper, identified as Ho Lin-chun, has pleaded guilty to two counts of kidnapping during his trial at the High Court. The presiding judge commended the domestic helper for her exceptional courage and revealed that the kidnappers had meticulously planned the crime. Ho Lin-chun, an unemployed 45-year-old, claimed through his defense attorney that he initially believed he was involved in a debt collection, only realizing the gravity of the situation later on. He expressed remorse for his actions and acknowledged the shame he felt.
During the sentencing, the judge emphasized the vulnerability of the 20-month-old infant, who had been bound during the harrowing ordeal. The domestic helper, who had been gagged with duct tape, displayed immense bravery by not only freeing herself but also engaging in physical confrontation with the perpetrators. The judge further highlighted that the kidnappers had premeditated the crime, evident from their purchase of restraints three days prior and their use of a borrowed vehicle with altered license plates to avoid detection.
The incident unfolded on the morning of December 8, 2021, as the domestic helper was pushing the infant in a stroller on their way to a preschool. Suddenly, they were abducted by the defendants, who forcefully placed them into a van. The helper's hands and feet were bound with cable ties, and she was blindfolded. The kidnappers then loaded the stroller onto the vehicle.
During the journey, one of the accomplices interrogated the helper about her employer's name and contact details. In response, she disclosed that her employer was not wealthy. The accomplice proposed a collaboration, offering her a percentage of the ransom as a reward. Although the kidnappers did not specify the exact amount required for the ransom, they mentioned a figure of HK$200 million.
The defendants took the helper and the infant to a deserted shipping container in Tai Wo Village, Pat Heung, where they changed into pre-prepared clothing before re-binding them. The perpetrators left the scene but returned shortly afterward to take them back into the van. They were then transported to the abandoned container in Pat Heung, where they were abandoned by the kidnappers.
After managing to free herself, the domestic helper escaped with the infant and climbed on top of the shipping container, desperately seeking help. The assailant who had returned attempted to climb up as well but was thwarted when the helper pushed him to the ground. The commotion alerted nearby villagers, causing the perpetrator to flee the scene. He was subsequently apprehended on the 9th of the same month and remained silent during police questioning.
As a result of his guilty plea, Ho Lin-chun has been sentenced to 9 years and 4 months in prison. The judge's decision reflects the gravity of the crime committed against the domestic helper and her infant, while also recognizing the exceptional bravery demonstrated by the victim in their successful escape from a terrifying ordeal.
菲律賓家庭傭工及嬰兒成功逃脫綁架，犯罪者被判刑9年4個月
在三年前發生的一宗綁架案中，一宗發生在薄扶林的綁架案終於達成結論。兩名男性綁匪被裁定綁架了一名菲律賓家庭傭工和她20個月大的嬰兒，將他菲律賓家庭傭工同埋20個月大嘅BB成功逃脫綁架，犯罪份子被判刑9年4個月。
喺三年前發生嘅一宗綁架案終於有結果喇。兩個男綁匪被判有罪，佢地綁架咗一個菲律賓家庭傭工同佢20個月大嘅BB，將佢哋關押喺八鄉嘅一個廢棄貨櫃度。喺佢哋被囚禁期間，綁匪逼迫傭工提供佢老闆嘅資料，並承諾會給佢5%嘅贖金，聲稱贖金高達2億港元。然而，勇敢嘅傭工堅決拒絕合作，表示佢老闆冇錢。喺一個機會出現嘅時候，佢成功挣脫並試圖尋求幫助。不過，其中一個綁匪攔截咗佢，引發一次搏鬥，最終佢成功推開綁匪同佢嘅BB逃走。
被捕嘅綁匪係何連俊，佢喺高院嘅審訊中承認犯有兩項綁架罪。主審法官讚揚傭工嘅勇氣，同時透露綁匪精心策劃咗呢宗犯罪。45歲嘅何連俊係一名失業人士，佢透過辯護律師表示，最初佢以為自己係協助收債，直至後來先意識到情況嘅嚴重性。佢對自己嘅行為表示悔悟，並承認佢感到羞愧。
喺判刑期間，法官強調20個月大嘅嬰兒係多麼脆弱，佢喺整個過程中被綁住。傭工則被用膠帶封住口鼻，但佢不僅成功自救，還與綁匪發生肢體衝突，顯示出極大嘅勇氣。法官進一步指出，綁匪嘅犯罪是有預謀嘅，佢地提前三日購買了束縛工具，並使用了一輛借來嘅車，並更換了車牌，以避免被發現。
事件發生喺2021年12月8日早上，傭工推著嬰兒車去幼兒園嘅路上突然遭到綁匪襲擊，強行將佢哋塞進一輛車裡。傭工嘅手腳被用電纜捆綁，並被蒙住眼睛。綁匪隨後將嬰兒車放入車內。
在旅途中，其中一名幫兇詢問傭工有關佢老闆嘅菲律賓家庭傭工同埋20個月大嘅BB成功逃脫綁架嘅消息終於有結果。喺三年前發生嘅一宗綁架案中，兩名男子綁架咗一名菲律賓家庭傭工同埋佢20個月大嘅BB，將佢哋囚禁喺八鄉嘅一個廢棄貨櫃。不過，這名勇敢嘅傭工成功咁同佢嘅BB逃出，令一名綁匪被逮捕並判刑。
喺佢哋被囚禁期間，綁匪逼迫傭工透露佢老闆嘅資料，並承諾會俾佢5%嘅贖金，提及一個高達2億港元嘅數字。不過，傭工堅決拒絕合作，堅稱佢老闆冇錢。傭工喺一個機會出現嘅時候勇敢地反抗，推開其中一個綁匪同佢嘅BB一齊逃走。
被捕嘅綁匪係何連俊，喺高院嘅審訊中承認犯有兩項綁架罪。主審法官對傭工嘅勇氣表示讚賞，並揭示綁匪精心計劃咗呢宗犯罪。45歲嘅何連俊聲稱最初佢以為自己參與嘅係追討債務，直至後來先意識到情況嘅嚴重性。佢對自己嘅行為表示悔悟，並承認佢感到羞愧。
法官喺判刑時強調20個月大嘅BB係多麼脆弱，佢喺整個過程中被綁住。傭工除咗成功自救，仲同綁匪發生肢體衝突，展示出極大嘅勇氣。法官進一步指出綁匪嘅犯罪係有預謀嘅，佢地事先購買咗束縛工具，並使用一輛借來嘅車，仲改換咗車牌，以避免被發現。
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