Chinese national Lui Jian has been arrested in Thailand for armed robbery and illegal possession of weapons after allegedly breaking into a house with five other Chinese nationals and stealing valuables. Police are continuing to search for the other suspects. #ThailandCrime #ArmedRobbery #ChineseNationals #Bangkok #ValuablesTheft
Overview
A Chinese national, named Lui Jian, was recently arrested in Sri Racha district of Chon Buri, Thailand, on charges of armed robbery and illegally carrying weapons in public. Lui is suspected to have been involved in a robbery incident in Huai Khwang district of Bangkok. He was arrested on a warrant issued by the Criminal Court. The police are still searching for five other Chinese nationals, who were reportedly involved in the crime.
The Robbery Incident
On September 22nd, Lui Jian, along with five other Chinese nationals, allegedly broke into a house in the Kesinee Ville housing estate in Sam Sen Nok area of Huai Khwang. The suspects were armed with guns and knives, and they hid inside the house while the three Chinese occupants were outside exercising.
When the occupants returned, the six intruders proceeded to rob them of their valuables. The stolen items included a Bulgari diamond-studded white gold ring worth 627,500 baht, a Cartier diamond-studded white gold ring worth 1.69 million baht, three black Chanel handbags worth 540,000 baht, a black Rimowa handbag worth 55,000 baht, and two iPhone 14 Pro smartphones worth 90,000 baht.
After committing the robbery, the suspects fled the scene.
Investigation and Arrest
In their investigation, the police were able to determine the identities of the six robbery suspects and obtained warrants for their arrests. Although some of the suspects have already fled the country, Lui Jian remained in Thailand, seeking refuge in Sri Racha and renting a room in tambon Bo Win.
On Wednesday, the police finally apprehended Lui Jian at a Chinese restaurant in Bo Win, where he was playing cards with five other Chinese men. The entire group was then brought to the Bo Win police station for legal proceedings.
During the arrest, Lui Jian was shown the arrest warrant in the presence of an interpreter. Despite the evidence against him, Lui denied the charges.
Ongoing Search for Other Suspects
The police are still actively searching for the remaining five suspects involved in the robbery. Further updates on the case will likely be provided as the investigation progresses and more information becomes available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Who was arrested in Thailand for armed robbery and illegal possession of weapons?
Lui Jian, a Chinese national, was arrested in the Sri Racha district of Chon Buri, Thailand, on charges of armed robbery and illegally carrying weapons in public.
Q2: What did the suspects steal during the robbery incident?
The stolen items included a Bulgari diamond-studded white gold ring, a Cartier diamond-studded white gold ring, three black Chanel handbags, a black Rimowa handbag, and two iPhone 14 Pro smartphones.
Q3: What is the current status of the other suspects involved in the robbery?
The police are still actively searching for the remaining five suspects involved in the robbery. Some of the suspects have already fled the country, but further updates will likely be provided as the investigation progresses.
