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Foreign Gang Robs Ukrainian Tourist of Over 8 Million Baht in Phuket


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A Ukrainian tourist fell victim to a foreign gang who lured him to a room in Phuket, where he was attacked, bound, and threatened with violence before being forced to transfer a staggering amount of 250,000 USD in cryptocurrency.


The incident, reported to Lieutenant Surasit Wandi of Kamala Police Station by the victim, Mr. Viacheslav Liubov, 23, unfolded on the night of November 8. Mr. Liubov recounted that he was invited by his friend, Alfred Chernishuk, 18, also from Ukraine, to a room in Kamala, Phuket. Upon arrival, he was met at the entrance by Arman Grigoryan, 21, from Armenia, who escorted him inside.

 

As they conversed on the balcony, Mr. Liubov went to use the bathroom, where he was ambushed by two masked men dressed in black. One man restrained him in a chokehold while the other bound his hands and feet using ropes and cable ties. Grigoryan then threatened to break his fingers if he refused to transfer the funds. Wielding a hammer, Grigoryan demanded the money while one of the masked men brandished a large knife nearby.

 

Though initially forced to agree to transfer 500,000 USD, Mr. Liubov managed to negotiate the amount down to 250,000 USD, fearing for his safety. Once the transaction was complete, the gang left, warning him not to report the incident.

 

After freeing himself, Mr. Liubov took photos of the tenants' passports for evidence and alerted the hotel staff to avoid entering the room for evidence preservation. Despite searching for the suspects at Phuket Airport, he was unsuccessful and later reported the crime at Kamala Police Station.

 

Authorities are now investigating and pursuing the suspects in connection with the robbery, which has raised concerns about tourist safety in Phuket.

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

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-- 2024-11-09

 

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21 hours ago, khunPer said:

US$250,000 is a lot to have as cash in a bank account, and a high limit for online transfers...:whistling:

 

 

It wasn't cash in a bank account. 

Crypto transactions can be any size.

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