Some people claim that some of the stolen funds were sent to a Filipino seller.
PUBLISHED: 22 Oct 2024 at 12: 28
For reportedly pickpocketing a North Korean holiday, nine Filipino citizens were detained in Bangkok and Suvarnabhumi Airport. They acknowledged having committed similar crimes before, aiming specifically at foreign customers in well-known tourist destinations.
Following a complaint from a South Korean man who claimed to have been targeted by a thievery group at Sukhumvit Soi 33 in Watthana area at around 6.40pm on October 16, authorities detained two Filipino men and seven Filipina women at a motel in Bangkok’s Phaya Thai region and at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Samut Prakan state.
Investigators from Thong Lo searched for closed-circuit television (CCTV ) footage that showed the victim being hampered by the gang’s movements before a member robbed his wallet. The group then fled the scene.
Seven of the suspects were detained at the resort in Phaya Thai after police followed them as they made their escape. As they prepared to board a flight back to their home countries, the two people were apprehended at Suvarnabhumi airport.
The suspects admitted to carrying out burglaries at Bangkok tourist attractions during questioning. They occupied apartments and searched for patients, particularly in areas that fall under the control of the Thong Lo and Lumpini police facilities.
Additionally, the offenders admitted to having repeatedly pickpocked visitors, and they later divided the wealth and other items that had been stolen. A Filipino dealer provided some of the money for the Filipinos to transport it into their bank balances.
They were accused of colluding with thieves by the authorities. All were confined to police prison for legal actions.