Ruble trouble: Russian tourist robbed and roughed up in Phuket

[snoop1130]

Photo via Facebook/ Phuket Times ภูเก็ตไทม์

 

By Petch Petpailin

 

A Russian man is seeking justice after a fellow countryman physically assaulted him and stole approximately US$5,000 (nearly 200,000 baht) from him at a hotel in Phuket. The theft reportedly had ties to the victim’s rival.

 

The Russian victim, 31 year old Zelimkhan Iusupov, filed a complaint at Karon Police Station today, January 6, following the theft, which occurred at a hotel in the area at approximately 3.21am on January 5. Iusupov alleged that the incident involved his rival, Andrey Veselov.

 

Iusupov explained that he had been asleep in his hotel room when he was woken by someone knocking on the door. He rushed to open it without checking who it was, only to find himself face-to-face with the assailant, also a Russian national.

 

The suspect wore a hoodie and a face mask to conceal his identity. He repeatedly punched and kicked Iusupov in the face, causing him to collapse to the floor. Iusupov said he was unable to fight back as he recently underwent stomach surgery.

 

According to Iusupov, the suspect mentioned a debt and demanded repayment. Iusupov claimed to know nothing about it, but the suspect continued his assault, taped Iusupov’s mouth shut with duct tape, and tied him up.

 

 

The suspect then forced Iusupov to speak to someone over the phone, and Iusupov recognised the voice as belonging to Veselov. Iusupov admitted he had a conflict with Veselov over cryptocurrency while in Russia.

 

Iusupov further alleged that Veselov threatened to kill him if he refused to transfer US$12,000 to him. Veselov reportedly demanded the password to Iusupov’s crypto account, but Iusupov refused, prompting further assaults.

 

Fearing for his life, Iusupov offered the suspect cash from his luggage, totalling around US$5,000, or nearly 200,000 baht. The thief took the money and struck Iusupov on the back of his neck, rendering him unconscious. When he regained consciousness, Iusupov found himself alone in the room and immediately went to the police station to report the incident.

 

The Phuket Times reported that police are now searching for two Russian suspects and questioned the victim in further detail.

 

Source: The Thaiger

-- 2025-01-06

 

 

[bristolgeoff]

This time it was another russian not a  ladyboy who robbed him

[short-Timer]

Zero surprise there. Russians go Russian. 

[Hanuman2547]

The sharks eating the sharks.  

[Iron Tongue]

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Iusupov explained that he had been asleep in his hotel room when he was woken by someone knocking on the door. He rushed to open it

And this was at 3:21 AM.

 

Story sounds totally legit!  

 

We all run to open the door if someone knocks on it at 3:21 AM.

 

 

[hotchilli]

Business as usual... 

[Vibora99]

This movie that was invented, I would have to improve the script a little. (He opened the door without asking 😂😂😂😂). I wonder if there is an insurance company 🤥🤥🤔

[mdr224]

Im sure the police are sympathetic 

[kwaussie]

Must have thought he was safe hiding in Thailand, cant believe he opened the door at that hour.

[ronster]

Skips fighting Ukrainians only to end up fighting fellow Russians in Thailand 😄

[Cereal]

How does one rise from a sound sleep and run to a hotel room door after recently undergoing stomach surgery which rendered him unable to offer any defense when assaulted? 

[gargamon]

So he stole some money in Russia from the wrong person and complains when they send someone to get it back. Lucky he's not dead. Probably would have been if he had enough to cover the debt.

[Ironmike]

Ev eryday it seems we are reading about Russians causing trouble here robbing each other, beating police, stabbing people, working illegally here and running businesses illegally basically doing what ever they want with nothing happening from the police, Why is this happening it's time to kick them all out, go back to Russia and fight your war cowards. 

[1happykamper]

He rushed to open the hotel door at 3am? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. Lonely (stupid) man

[Toby1947]

🎵From Russia with love, I fly to you 💣 🎶 ❕

[Hakuna Matata]

3 hours ago, short-Timer said:

Zero surprise there. Russians go Russian. 

 

 

[In Full Agreement]

3 hours ago, Ironmike said:

Ev eryday it seems we are reading about Russians causing trouble here robbing each other, beating police, stabbing people, working illegally here and running businesses illegally basically doing what ever they want with nothing happening from the police, Why is this happening it's time to kick them all out, go back to Russia and fight your war cowards. 

 

 

You think maybe you're exaggerating  a wee bit, Mike.      Russians are no worst than some Brits or any number of other nationalities.

[frank83628]

3 hours ago, Cereal said:

How does one rise from a sound sleep and run to a hotel room door after recently undergoing stomach surgery which rendered him unable to offer any defense when assaulted? 

Pretty obvious that opening a door is a lot less physical than having a fight and wrestling with someone. 

[frank83628]

2 hours ago, Hakuna Matata said:

 

 

Why?

[Captain Flack]

An off topic post sbout Trump has been removed.

[Frankie baby]

Maybe the police should have asked a little more about the crypto scam. He certainly left his mark Veselov for him to have the heavy to pay him a visit.

[Cereal]

2 hours ago, frank83628 said:

Pretty obvious that opening a door is a lot less physical than having a fight and wrestling with someone. 

I have never had stomach surgery. I have been bedridden with a bleeding ulcer however. Even that would have rendered me impossible to hop out of bed in the early morning and 'run' to open a door. 

 

Be sensible man. 

[PETERTHEEATER]

6 hours ago, Cereal said:

How does one rise from a sound sleep and run to a hotel room door after recently undergoing stomach surgery which rendered him unable to offer any defense when assaulted? 

With the same inner strength which allowed him to talk on the phone with his mouth coveted in duct tape?

[norsurin]

8 hours ago, Iron Tongue said:

And this was at 3:21 AM.

 

Story sounds totally legit!  

 

We all run to open the door if someone knocks on it at 3:21 AM.

 

 

Actually someone knocked my door in Bangkok at 4.30 am..i though maybe a female i had before so i open the door.It was a policeman and a taxidriver.They was looking for a foreigner who had refuse to pay the taxi trip.

They said sorry when the taxidriver confirmed it wasn't me They checked every room at the hotel where foreigners stayed 

[NativeBob]

Not a single word. Just a made up story for the reason IDK. 

I wish they close this "report" for the lack of any (!!!) evidence. 

 

[frank83628]

2 hours ago, Cereal said:

I have never had stomach surgery. I have been bedridden with a bleeding ulcer however. Even that would have rendered me impossible to hop out of bed in the early morning and 'run' to open a door. 

 

Be sensible man. 

It doesnt say 'run'. You have made up your own part of the story.

I was sensible in my comment, you seem to be over reacting in yours

[Cabradelmar]

Russian on Russian crime... Nothing to see hear, move along.

[grumpyoldman]

If there ever comes a day where the Ruble completely tanks, and all these Russians in Thailand have no dough, there will be chaos and crime like Thai authorities have never seen. It will be mayhem.

[Woke to Sounds of Horking]

More quality tourists!

 

Folks this is the danger that awaits when dealing with cryptocurrencies.

 

Be careful out there.

[Kinok Farang]

17 hours ago, frank83628 said:

It doesnt say 'run'. You have made up your own part of the story.

I was sensible in my comment, you seem to be over reacting in yours

He thought about saying "sprinted to the door" but thought it too far fetched.