Global InformationKidnapping of Ong Beang Leck information
Ong Beang Leck | |
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 Ong Beang Leck, the 19-year-old youth who was kidnapped and murdered | |
| Born | Ong Beang Leck 1949 Singapore |
| Died | 24 May 1968 (aged 19) Jurong, Singapore |
| Cause of death | Murdered |
| Nationality | Singaporean |
| Other names | Ong Beang Siang |
| Occupation | Spare parts dealer |
| Employer | His father |
| Known for | Kidnap and murder victim |
| Parent(s) | Ong Yew Kee (father) Teo Chin Lee (mother) |
On 24 May 1968, 19-year-old Ong Beang Leck (王勉励 Wáng Miǎnlì), the son of a millionaire, was last seen leaving his house. His family received a call two days later, being told by the caller that Ong was kidnapped and a ransom of S$100,000 was demanded. After a second phone call in the second week of Ong's disappearance, the ransom was reduced to S$20,000 after negotiations, and it was paid for Ong's safe return. However, after the arrest of one suspect, it was established that Ong was murdered and in the midst of investigations and subsequent capture of four more suspects, Ong's decomposed body was discovered in a manhole at Jurong. Five of the suspects were charged in relation to their roles in the kidnapping and murder of the youth, with three hanged for murder while the remaining two were jailed for abetting the abduction and possession of the ransom money as well.