A 34-year-old Indian man, allegedly intoxicated, was arrested in Thailand’s Pattaya for reportedly stealing money from the purse of a transgender girl he had met on Strolling Road — a location well-known for its nightlife. The 27-year-old transgender girl, recognized as Nong Ploy, filed a police grievance on July 18, accusing the person of stealing 7,000 baht (roughly ₹16,100), The Pattaya Information reported.
Ploy informed the media outlet that she met the suspect at an Indian-themed pub on Strolling Road, the place they struck up a dialog and later determined to proceed consuming at his guesthouse room.
Upon her arrival, the person allegedly persuaded her to take a bathe. When she got here out, she observed him closing a secure in a suspicious method. On checking her belongings, she realised that 7,000 baht had been stolen from her bag. When she tried to go away, the suspect reportedly stopped her and prevented her from exiting the room.
Resort employees intervened after listening to the lady’s cries for assist and alerted the police. Nong acknowledged that the person appeared intoxicated and probably underneath the affect of medication, displaying erratic behaviour, together with protruding his tongue and appearing in a weird method.
Thai police have detained the person, and he stays in custody. An investigation has been launched.
38-12 months-Outdated Flees After Theft Spree at Changi Airport
In an identical incident, a 38-year-old Indian man was arrested for allegedly stealing objects value ₹3.5 lakh from 14 outlets at Singapore’s Jewel Changi Airport earlier than flying overseas. In keeping with The Straits Occasions, the stolen items included perfumes, cosmetics, and baggage value a total of SGD 5,136. The suspect left Singapore after committing the thefts however was arrested on June 1 upon returning and transiting by way of Changi Airport. The Singapore Police Pressure (SPF) confirmed his arrest in a press launch on July 23, stating that the stolen objects had been recovered. He’s anticipated to be charged with theft and fraudulent possession of property on July 25.
The thefts first got here to gentle when a retail supervisor found a lacking bag throughout a stock-taking train. CCTV footage revealed the person stealing the merchandise and leaving the store with out paying. Authorities recognized him, however he had already left the nation by then. Police later warned, “Offenders mustn’t assume that they’ll evade seize by rapidly boarding a flight.”
