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A swift and coordinated police operation has led to the arrest of four suspects, two Chinese nationals and two Thais, who kidnapped and robbed a fellow Chinese businessman in Pattaya. The authorities have confirmed that the group falsely claimed to be police officers in order to carry out the crime.

 

The incident occurred at around 05:30 on 10 July, when 52-year-old Chinese national Mr. Lin Yifan was abducted outside a Chinese noodle shop off Pattaya North Road, Moo 6, Chonburi Province. The assailants forced him into a white BYD SUV, which at the time had no visible licence plates.

 

While in the vehicle, the victim was reportedly threatened at gunpoint and had his hands bound behind his back. The attackers then robbed him of all his possessions, including his mobile phone and a large sum of cash. He was later dumped on the side of the railway road near Soi Chaiyapruek 2, approximately 9 kilometres from the scene of the abduction. After managing to contact someone for help, Mr. Lin discovered that over 150,000 baht had also been transferred from his Chinese bank account via a mobile application. In total, he was robbed of more than 230,000 baht in cash and assets.

 

Following intensive investigations led by Pol. Lt. Gen. Yingyos Thepchamnong, Commissioner of Provincial Police Region 2, and Pol. Maj. Gen. Thawatchakiat Jindakornsanong, Chonburi Provincial Police Commander, officers from multiple agencies including the Immigration Bureau, Tourist Police Bureau, and Pattaya City Police tracked the suspects using CCTV footage. The vehicle used in the crime, a white BYD registered in Bangkok (licence plate 5KYa-3463), was later located at a residence in Min Buri District, Bangkok.

 

Four suspects were subsequently identified and arrested:

 

1. Mr. Longding Han, 37, Chinese national

2. Mr. Zhangchou Han, 63, Chinese national

3. Mr. Siriphong Chiebleam, 35, Thai national

4. Mr. Thitiphong Phongpiriyakul, 28, Thai national

 

All four suspects reportedly confessed to their involvement, admitting to being the individuals captured on CCTV. According to their testimony, they were hired by another Chinese national known only as “Mr. Yong” to commit the robbery. Mr. Zhangchou Han allegedly drove the SUV to deliver Mr. Longding Han, who then picked up the two Thai suspects dressed in black. After the robbery, they regrouped and returned to Bangkok, splitting the stolen cash and discarding the victim’s phone in a body of water.

 

Police have emphasised that the suspects are not part of any official law enforcement unit nor are they involved in a debt collection case. This was a premeditated criminal act, with the gang targeting Mr. Lin under the assumption he was wealthy due to his business status.

 

The suspects are currently facing charges of joint armed robbery and authorities are working to recover the remaining stolen property. Investigations are ongoing to locate and apprehend Mr. Yong, the alleged mastermind behind the attack.

 

Law enforcement officials have reiterated that all perpetrators will be brought to justice, regardless of nationality or influence.

 

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https://aseannow.com/topic/1366467-fake-cops-in-pattaya-rob-230000-baht-from-chinese-tourist/

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from  ที่นี่ พัทยา 2025-07-13

 

 

 

UPDATE
Chinese Gang Boss Caught at Suvarnabhumi While Fleeing to Cambodia

 

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Immigration Police have arrested a Chinese national, Hao Yong, at Suvarnabhumi Airport on the evening of 12 July, as he attempted to flee to Phnom Penh, Cambodia, after allegedly masterminding the abduction and extortion of a fellow Chinese businessman in central Pattaya.

 

Authorities revealed that Hao, fully aware of an arrest warrant issued against him, had arranged for a friend in Cambodia to book his outbound flight in a desperate bid to escape justice. However, immigration officers intercepted him before he could board his flight.

 

Following the arrest, Hao was handed over to Pattaya City Police Station, where Pol. Col. Anek Srathongyu, Superintendent of Pattaya Police, together with Pol. Col. Natthaphong Khositsuriyamanee, Superintendent of Chonburi Immigration, and an investigative team immediately began their interrogation.

 

As of initial questioning, Hao continues to deny all charges.

 

The arrest marks a development in the ongoing investigation into a violent incident, involving a group posing as police officers to kidnap and extort a Chinese national.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from พัทยา จุดเกิดเหตุ 2025-07-13

 

 

 

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Well done!

Just another nale in the coffin for Thailand.Safety is none existing in this country for tourists.

18 hours ago, norsurin said:

Just another nale in the coffin for Thailand.Safety is none existing in this country for tourists.

Not too great for the locals nor the foreign workers. 

Weathy Chineese residing in Thailand have become targets for extortion from  fellow countrymen. 

Thailand is now a high risk location for wealthy Chineese. 

You have to admire the sheer cunning and resourcefulness of the foreign criminals that turn up here in Thailand! Sad that the UK seems to just import criminals with very little get up and go!

 

On 7/13/2025 at 6:17 AM, jacko45k said:

Well done!

Agreed, got them all before they could get away