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Turkish Nationals Wanted for $285,000 Cryptocurrency Heist in Pattaya

Pattaya police are actively pursuing three Turkish nationals accused of orchestrating a high-stakes kidnapping and extortion operation that netted them $285,000 in cryptocurrency. The crime, which took place in the early hours of January 14, targeted a fellow Turkish citizen at a condominium in Nongprue, Banglamung, Chonburi.

The victim, identified as 36-year-old Masis, reported that the suspects forcibly entered his fifth-floor apartment in Soi Wat Boon Kanjanaram. Once inside, they allegedly handcuffed him, restrained his feet with cable ties, and coerced him into transferring cryptocurrency valued at approximately 9.9 million baht. The assailants also made off with his laptop before leaving him bound and locked inside the room.

In a desperate bid for freedom, Mr. Masis reportedly managed to crawl down five floors to seek help, his hands and feet still tied. A security guard at the condominium, a 34-year-old man known as “Pok,” recounted that the victim appeared deeply distressed and paranoid when he sought assistance. The guard promptly alerted the police, who arrived shortly after.

Investigators from Pattaya City Police Station have initiated a manhunt for the suspects, whom they believe may have been known to the victim. The condominium is noted for its stringent security measures, suggesting the perpetrators were familiar with the building and its occupants.

Authorities are analyzing surveillance footage from the premises in an effort to track down the individuals involved. Initial findings confirm that all three suspects are Turkish nationals. Their prior connection to Mr. Masis remains a key focus of the investigation as police work to piece together the events leading to the crime.

Further details on the suspects’ whereabouts or potential motives have not been disclosed, but law enforcement officials assure the public that efforts to apprehend them are ongoing.

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