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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

 

 

13 hours ago, webfact said:

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,

Bye bye, enjoy your flight home.

Well done RTP wow did I just say that.

16 hours ago, webfact said:

 

Police in Bangkok apprehended an Iranian couple suspected of robbing a Saudi tourist

 

Words have meanings. In order for it to be a "robbery" there must be either force during or before the theft. There was no force, only deceit. 

pick pocketed would be more appropriate?

Trow da book at 'em!!

A Sunni day for the Saudi and a Shiite day for the Iranians.😀

He told her he had a cunning plan I guess.

10 hours ago, brianthainess said:

Well done RTP wow did I just say that.

 

No doubt a mistake à la Inspector Clouseau.

 

"Excuse moi, is zis Zaudi man bozering you?  Oh, you zeem to have dropped some money.  Madam! Monsieur!  Where are you going, you forgot your money..."

8 hours ago, john donson said:

pick pocketed would be more appropriate?

 

Not really, as they don't pick his pocket.  It's more of a theft by distraction.

11 hours ago, Gaccha said:

 

Words have meanings. In order for it to be a "robbery" there must be either force during or before the theft. There was no force, only deceit. 

How the OP reported it is irrelevant (and more than likely a translation into English), it is the charges that matter, that's why they were charged with theft, not robbery.

Edited October 19, 20241 yr by Liverpool Lou

10 hours ago, john donson said:

pick pocketed would be more appropriate?

Not if the wallet was handed to them.

18 hours ago, Gaccha said:

 

Words have meanings. In order for it to be a "robbery" there must be either force during or before the theft. There was no force, only deceit. 

 

Just because you are right does'nt mean you don't need to get a life 🙄