M’sian among 5 held over alleged kidnapping of Chinese businessperson in Bangkok
Thai police have arrested five suspects, including a Malaysian, allegedly for kidnapping a Chinese businessperson in Bangkok.
The 49-year-old man, who is a tour guide, and four Thai men were arrested at a resort in Suphan Buri province, about 100km from Bangkok, on Tuesday...
Thai police have arrested five suspects, including a Malaysian, allegedly for kidnapping a Chinese businessperson in Bangkok.
The 49-year-old man, who is a tour guide, and four Thai men were arrested at a resort in Suphan Buri province, about 100km from Bangkok, on Tuesday.
In a statement, Metropolitan Police Bureau chief Pakapong Pongpetra said a 43-year-old Chinese businessperson was abducted at Sukhumvit Soi 39 in Bangkok at about 4.30pm (local time) on Saturday.
Based on the initial investigation, he said the Malaysian contacted the victim’s friend and demanded three million yuan in ransom.
“The investigation was launched after the victim’s friend notified the Children and Women Protection Sub-Division.
“Based on the footage of closed-circuit television (CCTV) recording, police tracked down the suspects at a resort in Suphan Buri province on Tuesday.
“Police freed the businessperson and arrested the five suspects,” he said.
Pakapong said the initial investigation found that business disputes between the victim and one of the suspects could have led to the kidnapping.
He added that at least seven suspects were involved in the kidnapping and two, believed to be Myanmar nationals, were still at large.
- Bernama
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