The police and immigration officials apprehended the leader of a gang involved in kidnapping and extorting 12 million baht from Chinese businessmen at Suvarnabhumi Airport. The suspect’s ex-wife acted as a conspirator and has denied the charges but is implicated in the planning due to a grudge against her ex-husband.
The crime involved five armed individuals who stormed into a real estate office, intimidating two Chinese businessmen, and stealing a total of 12 million baht, including 3.2 million baht in cash and 270,000 USDT (approximately 8.9 million baht). The victims were later released unharmed.
Following the robbery, police units coordinated to track down the suspects, which led to the apprehension of one of the leading suspects, Liu Bu, who was trying to flee to Cambodia on a flight. Police discovered a large amount of cash and evidence from his luggage during the arrest.
Additionally, police arrested his ex-wife, Du Yang-Jin, on charges including extortion and illegal possession of firearms, as she had contacted the victims as part of the scheme to extort money. Police continue to hunt for other suspects, including those who served as the frontline aggressors, some of whom have fled into neighboring countries.
Throughout the investigation, both Liu and his ex-wife maintained their innocence, but authorities remain skeptical. Reports indicate that the ex-wife reached out to the victims under the pretext of helping facilitate a money exchange, which ultimately led them into a trap.
Du Yang-Jin’s troubled history with her ex-husband, including issues related to financial troubles and a previous divorce, played a significant role in her involvement in the crime.
As the investigation unfolds, the police are tightening their efforts to locate the remaining suspects, with one reported to have already crossed into Cambodia, while others remain at large on the border.
Overall, the case has garnered significant media attention due to the calculated nature of the crime and the involvement of multiple suspects.
This article was rewritten from a Thairath’s news article.
