Iranians nabbed for stealing cash from Chinese tourist in Bangkok

Thonglor police arrested two Iranian suspects for allegedly stealing cash from a Chinese tourist in Soi Sukhumvit 20, Khlong Toei, Bangkok.

The suspects, 29 year old Dinarvand and 41 year old Mirzaniapargoo, were apprehended in front of a condominium in the Sathorn district.

The incident began when the Iranian pair befriended the Chinese tourist outside a hotel in Soi Sukhumvit 20. Engaging in a conversation about currency exchange, the suspects requested to see the tourist’s cash. After examining and returning the money, the tourist discovered that 10,000 baht was missing and reported the theft to Thonglor police.

Investigations revealed that Dinarvand and Mirzaniapargoo committed a similar crime in the Asoke area, targeting another victim and stealing more cash before fleeing. Thonglor police traced their movements using CCTV footage and captured the suspects as they were reportedly preparing to leave the country.

Initially, both suspects denied the charges, but evidence indicated a history of professional theft. They now face charges of theft.

The police are continuing their investigation to determine if there are additional victims, reported Pattaya News.

In related news, a foreign tourist confronted a Thai teenager in Sukhumvit Soi 11 in Bangkok after catching him pickpocketing £400 (approximately 17,700 baht).

The incident turned heated as the tourist demanded the return of his money, assisted by a local Thai woman. A widely shared 23-second video on the popular Facebook page เจ๊ม้อย v+ shows the intense exchange.

In other news, a Pakistani tourist’s dream holiday in Pattaya took a sour turn when two crafty pickpockets allegedly swiped US$900 (nearly 30,000 baht) right under his nose during a stroll on Jomtien Beach.

The tourist, a 33 year old tailor from Pakistan, had only just arrived in Pattaya for the first time when his holiday turned into a nightmare. He rushed to the local police station to report the shocking theft at 2.36am on September 16.