Bangkok police have arrested a suspect in a jewelry store robbery worth approximately 1.8 million baht (over $50,000). It is reported that he wants to compensate for losses from investments in Bitcoin in this way.
According to Thai PBS, the man stole gold jewelry at gunpoint.
He told the police that he was under great stress and badly needed the money as he had recently suffered huge losses from his bitcoin investments.
He was charged with armed robbery.
Earlier, Thai police detained six Taiwanese in Bangkok. According to investigators, they organized a scam scheme investing in cryptocurrency.
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