Thai police crack crypto exchange robbery case, recover 81,000 baht in cash

Odaily Odaily reports that Thai police have arrested eight suspects in Bangkok for allegedly robbing a 35-year-old Chinese man of 196,000 baht during an offline cryptocurrency exchange. According to reports, on June 4, the victim went to a gas station cafe in the Bang Khun district of Bangkok to exchange Thai baht for cryptocurrency as previously agreed online. After receiving the cash, the suspects fled on motorcycles. A total of nine individuals were involved in the case, using six motorcycles to disperse in different directions, and one suspect remains at large. Police searches have seized the vehicles involved, wearable items, and 81,000 baht in cash. The eight arrested suspects have been charged with robbery, assisting in escape, and acting as a criminal group. The case has been transferred to the local police station for further investigation. (Thethaiger)