Authorities suspects who were apprehended in Nong Bua Lamphu intended to use the money for medication.
21 October 2023 at 18:33 PUBLISHED
After stealing an estimated 9 million baht in income and assets from the officer’s company, a security guard and his wife were detained in Nong Bua Lamphu state.
Bang Mod authorities carried out an arrest warrant issued on October 12 for a 41-year-old man who went by the name of Ampol and his wife, Toy Tem, of Cambodia, who is 27 years old.
Toy Tem is also accused of illegal access and residence in Thailand, in addition to charges of theft and property damage.
On Saturday, officers apprehended the pair after they had fled to a rented space in Nong Bua Lamphu. They were apprehended with more than 1.1 million baht in cash, 168 one hundred US dollars, as well as a number of jewelry items, brand-name watches, and moral amulets. The stolen goods’ estimated overall value is 9 million ringgit.
Their arrest came in response to a lace manufacturer’s issue in the Chom Thong district of Bangkok.
Researchers examined the evidence and discovered that Mr. Amphol and his partner had stolen the belongings from the company safe in Bang Mod. Mr. Amphol was employed by the victim’s firm as a security guard.
In the room where the pair was staying, authorities likewise discovered 2, 708 ice supplements, some guns, and rounds of ammunition.
Mr. Amphol admitted to the crime, citing the need for cash to support his wife’s pregnancy. Officials believe the two intended to use the stolen money to buy drugs, but preliminary investigations have already shown that the person is not pregnant.
The defendants are being held by the officers while they await further legal actions.