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A new variation on crypto crime has occurred as three victims were robbed in a mall parking lot in Bangkok. They were preparing to exchange $100,000 in crypto assets when five assailants attacked them. The criminals may have been involved in setting up the crypto deal, as happened in a similar incident in Phuket last November. Thai authorities are searching for the perpetrators. Bangkok Crypto Deal Goes South Crypto crimes are at an epidemic level right now, and that can manifest in some extremely bizarre ways. This recent story from Bangkok is a prime example, as crypto was never directly involved. Instead, the victims pooled together 3.4 million baht (worth about $100,000) to do an in-person transaction, which evidently went south: Police hunt 5 robbers after ฿3.4m crypto deal turns violent in Bangkok mall car park In a shocking incident at Central Plaza Ladprao, thieves stole ฿3.4m during a planned cryptocurrency transaction, escaping in a Honda car. pic.twitter.com/PyLNKlnsk3 — Bangkok Lad (@bangkoklad) June 30, 2025 Unfortunately, there is a severe lack of other relevant details. Local authorities are looking for the attackers and have plenty of information about the getaway car. However, it may have been stolen before the theft took place. Further, because this Bangkok theft didn’t involve crypto, there’s no way to monitor blockchain data. The perpetrators only need to launder a bag of cash, which might be incredibly easy. Thailand has been home to another recent crypto theft, although this one took place far away from Bangkok. In November 2024, a Ukrainian national was robbed in Phuket, an island near the southernmost tip of the country. Four men kidnapped and extorted him, demanding 250,000 in USDT. After they left, the victim escaped and informed the police. One of these four robbers was a past associate of the…

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