By Bryan Manabat
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AN investor involved in an alleged kidnapping case, along with his family, on Tuesday filed formal complaints — including extortion and threats — with the Department of Public Safety against a man the investor said was “just pretending” to be a tour guide who had accused him of kidnapping and assault.
DPS Commissioner Anthony Macaranas and Criminal Investigation Commander Capt. Jeff Olopai confirmed the filing Wednesday. Macaranas explained that while investigating complaints, DPS does not identify victims. “All I can officially say is that a party indirectly involved in the case came forward and provided information to support the complaints against Jijing Jimmy Borja,” he said.
Variety was unable to get a comment from Borja.
According to the investor, Hee Jung, his complaints are supported by WhatsApp messages from Borja demanding money, as well as CCTV footage from Jung’s business office in San Antonio showing Borja banging on the door as if trying to break in. The video was recorded on Aug. 25, 2025, the same day Borja and Yichuan Bai were involved in a hit-and-run incident in Garapan, which was also captured on video that went viral.
Olopai said DPS is reviewing the complaints and the “hard evidence” provided by Jung. Jung, along with Peter “The Dragon” Guerrero, alias Paduna, was previously arrested after Borja accused them of kidnapping and assault. Superior Court Associate Judge Joseph Camacho dismissed the kidnapping case against Guerrero. Jung is currently out on bail, while Bai remains at large.
In a separate interview, Jung denied the allegations, stating that neither he nor Paduna kidnapped Borja. He said he has no knowledge of what transpired between Borja and Bai before the Aug. 25 incident but added that it appeared to him that Borja knew Jung was a businessman.
Jung provided Variety with copies of the same videos he submitted to DPS, along with other footage showing Borja allegedly stalking his family. He also shared the WhatsApp messages Borja sent before and after the alleged kidnapping and the traffic incident in Garapan.
One WhatsApp message from Borja reads:
“I have enough evidence and recordings. He [Yi Chuan Bai] has bigger things to do, let’s just come to an agreement and give me some money. Let’s get it notarized because I can put [you] guys behind bars easy. So don’t waste money on lawyers and let’s take the easy route. I can’t tell you everything but please relay. Thanks in advance.”
Other messages contained threats to Jung and his family:
“I’ve been calm three times. You make a mistake to me one more time, I will show you why people call me psycho. Just wait, I’m coming to you. Don’t rush it. I’m gonna get you one day. I promised not to hurt the kids but you are different.
“Do you really think there are many people in Saipan who can actually touch me? You still don’t know my history here. Go ahead and ask how many times I’ve been to prison. How many years I served and how I fought 17 times inside. If you get locals to come beat me up, do you think they’ll really do it? Doesn’t seem likely.”
Fearing for their safety, Jung said he moved his wife and children to his in-laws’ home. He also submitted all evidence of Borja’s alleged extortion and threats to DPS. “I just want DPS to know the truth. It was not kidnapping,” he said.
Jung expressed frustration at what he sees as unequal treatment by authorities. “I can’t understand why a person like him, who has done wrong, hasn’t been arrested, while I became a suspect shortly after the incident and had my belongings seized,” he said.
He also described ongoing harassment. “My family is being threatened. Early in the morning, he called my wife asking for money, then came to me claiming to be an FBI agent demanding $10,000,” Jung said.
Jung said the situation has shaken his faith in authority. “After this, I’m going back to Korea. I’ll let others take over my position. This case shows why other companies and Japanese businesspeople give up and leave this island,” he said.
