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Police in Bangkok apprehended an Iranian couple suspected of robbing a Saudi tourist using a cunning distraction scheme.

 

As reported by Thonglor Police Station on 17 October, the suspects, identified as Mr. Mirazim, 51, and Ms. Afsaneh, 47, were stopped near Sukhumvit Soi 33 in Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana District, on the evening of 16 October. They face charges of joint night theft, after being caught with a 500 Saudi riyal note allegedly stolen from the tourist.

 

This pair reportedly employed a method that had been used in two previous theft cases involving Iranian suspects earlier this year.

 

They allegedly targeted a Chinese and a Russian tourist before, using the same technique: asking to see wallets under the guise of needing to exchange money, one suspect distracted the victim while the other stole from them.

 

Undercover officers on surveillance duty observed the duo engage a Saudi tourist in conversation, with Mr. Mirazim allegedly rifling through the victim’s wallet while Ms. Afsaneh evidently distracted him.

On noticing the theft in action, officers intervened, prompting the Saudi tourist to check his wallet, which revealed the missing banknote.

 

In haste, the couple reportedly tried to flee, with Mr. Mirazim disposing of the banknote in an attempt to erase evidence.

 

However, the police quickly recovered it and Mr. Mirazim confessed to the theft. Background checks indicated similar offences in Bang Phli, Samut Prakan province, further implicating them in such activities, reported Khaosod.

 

Currently, the pair face legal proceedings for night theft committed in collaboration, which carries a severe punishment of one to seven years imprisonment and a fine ranging from 20,000 to 140,000 baht, coupled with restitution to the victim. Following this incident, the stolen amount was returned to the Saudi tourist.

 

-- 2024-10-18