Suspicious Circumstances Surrounding 10 Million Baht Loss in House Fire

[Georgealbert]

UPDATE

Picture captured from CCTV.

 

A house fire in the Tha Sai district of Nonthaburi has raised serious questions after it was reported that 10 million baht in cash was destroyed in the blaze. However, new evidence, including CCTV footage, suggests that the incident may not be as straightforward as it initially appeared.

 

After a fire broke out in the staff residence of the Royal Irrigation Department. Local residents helped contain the blaze before firefighters arrived to prevent it from spreading further. The fire, which started in a bedroom, prompted Ms. Nittaya Trisukon, 27, the wife of the son of the house’s owner, to report that a substantial sum of 10 million baht had been lost in the fire.

 

However, during an investigation, police found 6.5 million baht in cash hidden inside a Mitsubishi Pajero, a vehicle belonging to Ms. Nittaya’s family. The money has since been confiscated for further examination.

 

The police are questioning the claim that the full 10 million baht had been destroyed in the fire. Ms. Nittaya had stated that the money, which she claimed belonged to her employer, was withdrawn from the bank and stored in the house. The unusual circumstances surrounding the fire and the discovery of a significant amount of cash in the vehicle have led to further scrutiny of her story.

 

As of 15:00 on March 1, forensic officers and investigators from the Rattanathibet Police Station revisited the scene to gather additional evidence. Upon arriving, they discovered that the house’s front door was locked, and attempts to contact Ms. Nittaya were unsuccessful as her phone was turned off. After cutting through the lock, the officers found a parcel addressed to Ms. Nittaya left on the doorstep.

 

Inside the bedroom, forensic officers seized a plug and electrical cables found on the bed, which were sent for analysis. The investigation into the fire and the missing money is ongoing.

 

In the meantime, Mr. Kaew, a 60-year-old temporary worker at the facility, expressed concerns over the fire and subsequent events. “I’ve worked here for decades, and now this investigation is questioning everyone who lives in the houses. It’s caused problems for many families, some of whom are now being asked to move out within 30 days.”

 

Meanwhile, CCTV footage from February 23, has emerged showing Ms. Nittaya visiting a shopping mall on Chaeng Watthana Road at 14:04, accompanied by her father-in-law and mother-in-law, where she withdrew cash from the bank. This was just days before the fire that has now sparked further questions.

 

Authorities are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fire, the missing money, and the unusual movements leading up to the incident.

 

Related article:

 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1352777-suspicious-fire-woman-claims-10-million-in-cash-burned-police-discover-65-million-in-car/

 

-- 2025-03-02

 

[flyingtlger]

I smell insurance fraud.....

 

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