Law enforcement in Vietnam has rescued two Chinese nationals who racked up major debts at a casino in the country and were kidnapped after they failed to repay what they owed.
Li Yao Zong and Wang Xiaoci reportedly lost hundreds of thousands of yuan that they had gotten from loan sharks when playing at the Hoiana Casino. They were told that the daily interest payments on the money owed could be as much as 20,000 yuan (US$2,811).
friend of one of the victims was seen being forced into a car at the casino
The suspects threatened to kill the pair if their families did not cover their debts. Police became aware of the matter after a friend of one of the victims was seen being forced into a car at the casino. Dozens of officers then raided an apartment, which led to the arrest of five individuals. The suspects are now facing charges of unlawful detention.
Loan sharking is a big problem at casinos in Southeast Asia where organized crime groups prey on desperate gamblers who have run out of money.
