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Taken: Latest Nelson Mandela Bay kidnapping victim found after a week, tied up in chains and hooded

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Businessman Lu Xiao was found on Tuesday, a week after his kidnapping.  (Supplied/SAPS)
Businessman Lu Xiao was found on Tuesday, a week after his kidnapping. (Supplied/SAPS)

The latest victim in a string of kidnappings in Nelson Mandela Bay has been found, a week after his abduction from his retail store in Kariega.

Lu Xiao was rescued on Tuesday night after the Hawks, Gqeberha SA Police Service's flying squad and a hostage negotiation team raided a house in Missionvale.

Xiao, 43, the owner of popular retail franchise Fantasy, was found tied up with chains and his face covered.

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