According to Odaily, a Ukrainian man reported a significant cryptocurrency theft while visiting a friend's room in Phuket. The victim claimed he was coerced by a group of armed men to transfer over 8 million baht worth of cryptocurrency. Upon entering the friend's room, the man was allegedly held captive and forced to transfer 250,000 USDT. After the transaction, the assailants reportedly tied him to a bed and warned him against contacting authorities before leaving the scene.
The victim managed to free himself and immediately rode a motorcycle to Phuket Airport, hoping to encounter one of the suspects, but was unsuccessful. He subsequently reported the incident to the police. The case highlights ongoing concerns about cryptocurrency-related crimes and the need for increased security measures in digital transactions.
