A disturbing incident involving the alleged kidnapping of a Chinese man in Los Angeles, California (LA) has sparked concern and confusion among many in the United States. While initial thoughts might point to another detention involving ICE Man abducted in LA – possibly ICE but no uniform or badges visible by u/Jevus_himself in PublicFreakout
According to one comment, the East Asian man was allegedly shouting phrases in Chinese (possibly Mandarin) that translate to “Jiu Ming! ICE! Save my life” or “help”. Unfortunately, onlookers were unable to assist due to the language barrier, even though the man clearly spelled out I-C-E.
Furthermore, the absence of badges or uniforms discouraged intervention from bystanders. The individuals involved could have been part of a criminal organization or even bounty hunters. As of now, it remains uncertain whether ICE was indeed involved in the incident. It is also unclear why the Chinese man, who seemingly did not speak the local language, was in that area of Los Angeles.
PEOPLE HAVE CHIMED IN ON THE MATTER
Given the lack of uniforms, badges, warrants, or any form of identification displayed by those restraining the man, many have concluded that this was a case of simple kidnapping. Speculation has arisen that the masked individuals could be bounty hunters, possibly contracted by government agencies or private parties.
Notably, this is not the first time ICE has faced accusations of collaborating with private bounty hunters. Earlier this year, a whistleblower made claims [https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/alleged-bounty-hunters-claims-spark-controversy-at-sunnyside-press-conference/article_1aab904c-deb0-11ef-ae20-b748ada1c855.html] that ICE was allegedly utilizing bounty hunters, offering rewards between $1,000 and $1,500 for each person detained or abducted (presumably to meet deportation quotas). While there is no definitive connection to the recent incident in Los Angeles, many online seem to believe there is a relationship.
“I am convinced many of these abductions are being done by private bounty hunters. They hide their faces because they want to be able to keep bounty hunting once this is over,” claims Al_Tilly_the_Bum
“I see no badges, no reason to assume this was legal,” according to Smokybare94
“Very soon when they start taking kids, nobody is gonna be able to tell whether it’s ice or just a pedo kidnapping ring. Just f***ing great thanks to the orange faced dbag,” fears nish1021
