In Thailand, authorities arrested a 26-year-old Russian who was wanted in connection with a violent robbery in Phuket. He was found in a car on Koh Samui.
Arrest and Detention
According to Thai authorities, the suspect identified as Dmitrii was detained at Nathon Pier following an operation led by Pol Col Panya Niratimanon, Superintendent of Koh Samui Police Station. Dmitrii was found hiding in the back seat of a blue Nissan sedan driven by another Russian national named Stolbov Gleb.
Details of the Robbery
The victim, Aleksandr, reported to the police in Phuket that he lost about 35,000 USDT (approximately 1.2 million baht). He stated that he was lured to a meeting at a house in the Chalong district, where he was confronted by four other Russian nationals who attacked him and demanded he transfer cryptocurrency using the Tron scan application.
Increase in Crypto Kidnapping Incidents
Thai authorities noted an uptick in incidents related to crypto kidnapping, where attackers demand various digital assets in exchange for the release of victims. This year has seen a rise in such cases, prompting wealthy crypto investors to seek private security for their safety.
The arrest of the Russian national in Thailand raises concerns about the safety of crypto investors and the increasing risks associated with cybercrime in the financial sector.
