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Thieves Hold Pattaya Expat at Gunpoint to Drain $820K in Crypto

Bitcoin.com News·October 9, 2026·1 min read
Thieves Hold Pattaya Expat at Gunpoint to Drain $820K in Crypto

A gang in Pattaya held an expat at gunpoint, forced him to transfer $820K in crypto to their wallet, and sold it immediately. They also stole cash and three luxury watches. This marks another crypto-linked armed incursion in Thailand, highlighting the growing physical security risks for crypto holders in the region.

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