Bangkok Crypto Meetup Turns Into 196,000 Baht Robbery

A Chinese man was robbed of 196,000 baht during a planned cryptocurrency exchange at a petrol station café in Bangkok. Police said the 35-year-old victim arranged the meeting online, intending to trade cash for crypto. One suspect allegedly took the money and fled to a waiting motorcycle, while the victim’s mobile phone was also taken during the struggle. Investigators reviewed CCTV footage and believe nine people were involved, using six motorcycles to escape the scene. Eight suspects have since been arrested, while police continue searching for one more person believed to be connected to the robbery.