FBI investigates abduction of American vlogger Elliot Eastman in the Philippines

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The FBI is investigating the abduction of American vlogger Elliot Eastman in Zamboanga Del Norte. He was reportedly taken by four men posing as law enforcement on October 17. FBI agents visited Eastman's wife on October 18 and confirmed that no ransom demands have been made to his family in the U.S. The U.S. Embassy is coordinating with local authorities in the search for Eastman. The Philippine police and military are also involved in efforts to locate him and apprehend the abductors.


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