Thai police arrest 3 at Thailand’s Suvarnabhumi airport after travellers’ wallets disappeared
BANGKOK - Three Mongolian men have been arrested at Thailand’s Suvarnabhumi Airport for allegedly stealing money from passengers’ bags several times, the airport announced on Monday.
Police arrested Damdin Jargalsaikhan, 37, Batbold Sambuu, 51, and Batmyagmar Urtnasan, 37, at the passenger terminal last Friday, said airport director Kittiphong Kittikhajorn. Officials identified the suspects from CCTV footage after two Japanese men, a Thai woman and a Canadian man separately complained to tourist police that they had lost their wallets and cash in several currencies between last Wednesday evening and Thursday morning.The footage appears to show the three suspects working with two women, who are still at large, by surrounding the victims, while the women use their coats to block the view of their luggage and then steal cash from their bags.
The gang’s actions were filmed near a currency exchange booth after the alleged victims had just exchanged money, and in an elevator leading to a parking lot. Mr Kittiphong said the airport has ordered security staff to increase surveillance to ensure safety for passengers, especially during peak hours.To report missing money or property, travellers can contact an airport information booth or call the 1155 hotline. THE NATION/ASIA NEWS NETWORK
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