Robbers in Pattaya Stole $820,000 Worth of Cryptocurrency

In Pattaya, three armed criminals carried out a brazen home invasion of a foreign owner's residence, stealing assets worth approximately 30 million baht. The perpetrators broke into the house early in the morning and forced the victim to transfer cryptocurrency to their wallet.

Circumstances of the Crime

The incident occurred around 3:30 AM on October 6 in the Nong Prue area. Three unknown individuals armed with weapons burst into the bedroom and demanded access to the safe. In addition to stealing 150,000 baht in cash and three Rolex watches, the robbers forced the owner to transfer crypto assets.

• The value of the stolen cryptocurrency is estimated at approximately $820,000 (around 27 million baht)
• Police believe the funds were sold immediately after the transfer
• The victim managed to escape the house and reported the crime to the police independently

Investigation and Suspect Search

Investigators are tracking cryptocurrency transactions and analyzing subsequent asset movements. Evidence is being gathered and immigration records are being checked to identify the three suspects. The citizenship and identities of the criminals remain unknown.