The leader of a gang that allegedly stole THB50 million in foreign currency from an Indian money changer in Bangkok reportedly said that they robbed the man over a soccer gambling debt.
The gang leader, Mr. Kititchai “Nui” Meungsong told police that they had been observing the man, Indian national Mr. Abdulla Rahuman, and planning the robbery for over a month.
The robbery occurred on Dec. 30, 2011 at 5am. Pol. Lt. Gen Winai Thongsong told the Post Today newspaper. Police later arrested Mr. Kititchai on Jan. 26 and he helped police arrest his accomplices who were waiting for the right time to change the currency. Five more members of the gang ended up arrested: 43 year-old Mr. Jidpapanu “It” Wattanasasirod; 45-year-old Mr. Wichai “Loh” Lohbanditsakul; 43-year-old Mr. Udom “Kiw” Yimporntana; 38-year-old Mr. Wanlop “Lop” Kochwong; and Chuanchum “It Auan” Srijan, who had tried to escape by becoming a monk in Sa Kaeo province.
Two more suspects are still on the run with the loot: Corporal Weerayuth Ngamkiaw and Coporal Udornpong Gangnork.
Mr. Kititchai said that Mr. Rahuman owed him many debts over soccer gambling so he planned the robbery, but he never expected such a big haul.
Mr. Rahuman’s currency exchange business is in the Bang Rak Police Station district. Initial investigations indicated that one of the robbers may have been employee at business.
Translated from Post Today by Christal
