Popular Post webfact Posted January 26 Popular Post Share Posted January 26 An Indonesian gang specialising in pickpocketing was apprehended at a well-known shopping centre in Bangkok and swiftly brought to justice by police following a report from a Japanese victim. The culprits were caught yesterday (January 25) at around 8am, shortly after their ill-fated heist. The swift police action led to the recovery of a cache of items and the confession of the gang members, who now face charges for their crimes. On Wednesday, January 24, a Japanese national, Yoshimune Yoshida, fell victim to a pickpocketing incident in a popular Sukhumvit shopping mall. Yoshida had just exchanged a substantial amount of US dollars, approximately 310,000 Thai baht (US$8,694), and placed the money in his backpack, which he carried on his back while shopping. Within minutes, his money was gone, believed to have been stealthily taken by the gang. The police, led by Deputy Chief of Thonglor Police Station Pansak Amrapitak and Lieutenant Akkrapol Thantham, alongside the investigative team, quickly examined CCTV footage from the mall. They identified a suspect monitoring Yoshida from outside the currency exchange before following him. by Nattapong Westwood Photo courtesy of KhaoSod Full story: The Thaiger 2024-01-26 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoePai Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 Wow, 13 of them in one gang ! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted January 26 Popular Post Share Posted January 26 18 hours ago, webfact said: The police, led by Deputy Chief of Thonglor Police Station Pansak Amrapitak and Lieutenant Akkrapol Thantham, alongside the investigative team, quickly examined CCTV footage from the mall. They identified a suspect monitoring Yoshida from outside the currency exchange before following him. At any cash outlet the utmost caution must be taken... A backpack on your back with a load of money is crazy, at least swing it around in front of you so that you are more aware of what's going on. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mokwit Posted January 26 Popular Post Share Posted January 26 Well done RTP. Credit where due. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamnutsak Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 18 hours ago, webfact said: Yoshida had just exchanged a substantial amount of US dollars, approximately 310,000 Thai baht (US$8,694) Interesting that they scout the money exchange for victims. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pique Dard Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 18 hours ago, webfact said: Yoshida had just exchanged a substantial amount of US dollars, approximately 310,000 Thai baht (US$8,694), and placed the money in his backpack, which he carried on his back while shopping. Within minutes, his money was gone, believed to have been stealthily taken by the gang. ....i'll never understand why people carry around so much cash in places where pickpockets are rife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skipalongcassidy Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 12 minutes ago, Pique Dard said: ....i'll never understand why people carry around so much cash in places where pickpockets are rife. I would hate to say but stupid people are everywhere and do stupid things all the time... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 I take my hat off to any pickpocket that can steal a man's shoes when he's stood in them ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ctkong Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 Always wise to use a backpack with a hidden zip pocket on the side between the back and backpack to discourage pickpocketing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante99 Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 11 minutes ago, Ctkong said: Always wise to use a backpack with a hidden zip pocket on the side between the back and backpack to discourage pickpocketing. No, use a front pack. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proton Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 Give them sharia law- hands off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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