Hypno Thief Strikes Again

‘Hypnotized’ cook gives up P.2M to thief
By Tina Santos, Philippine Daily Inquirer, 10/16/2008
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/metro/view/20081016-166614/Hypnotized-cook-gives-up-P2M-to-thief

MANILA, Philippines – A Chinese national lost over P200,000 in cash to a woman who might have hypnotized him into giving up his money.

Chen Xiao Xiong, a cook at My Home Daily Restaurant on Kalaw Street, Ermita, and resident of Nakpil Street, Malate, Wednesday went to the Manila Police District-General Assignment Section to report the incident.

Police are now looking for the suspect, described as “a Chinese-looking” woman, sporting short hair, 45-50 years old and 5’2”-5’3” tall.

The incident happened around 9:30 a.m. along Ongpin Street in Sta. Cruz, Manila. The victim said he was on his way to Arranque Market when he met the suspect who spoke to him in Mandarin.

The suspect offered to sell him a gold necklace, saying she needed the money for fare back to China. The victim claimed he felt weak after the suspect tapped him on the shoulder. Later, he felt he had to turn over P200,000 in cash and his wallet containing P35,000 to the suspect.

After taking the money, the suspect immediately left.

"The victim claimed he felt weak after the suspect tapped him on the shoulder."
Is it possible that the unsub drugged the victim and that's what made him obey her orders?