Crypto is a popular target for cybercriminals, who rely on its anonymity and lack of regulation. These crimes often target individuals online through hacking and ransomware. However, there have been a few aggressive crimes in the past that target unsuspecting individuals in person and broad daylight. Thailand news agencies report that a Ukrainian tourist recently lost $250,000 worth of USDT in an armed robbery last November 8th, Friday.
According to the police report, the Ukrainian national was attacked by two armed individuals. The tourist was forced to transfer $250k in USDT to the suspects before contacting the Thai police.
Another Coordinated Crypto Extortion In Thailand
Cryptocurrency holders aren’t just prone to hacking and ransomware; they’re also the target of physical armed robberies and extortion. Last November 10th, Thai local news reported that a young Ukrainian tourist was assaulted and robbed with $250k worth of USDT.
According to multiple reports, the robbery incident happened last Friday, November 8th, in Phuket, Thailand, but this incident didn’t involve the locals.
Ropes and tape were left at the crime scene in Phuket, Thailand. Source: Bangkok Post/Photo: Kamala police station.
Local reports have it that Viacheslav Leibov, a 23-year-old Ukrainian national, was involved in a planned extortion attempt. Based on the published police report, Leibov was invited by his friend, Alfred Chernyshuk, an 18-year-old Ukrainian national, to check out his room.
When Leibov arrived, he was met by Arman Grigoryan, a 21-year-old Armenian national. Then, the two masked individuals attacked Leibov.
The police report further shared that both attackers wielded a knife and hammer and threatened Leibov with harm if he didn’t transfer $250k in USDT to a wallet.
For his safety, Leibov obliged and transferred the said amount. Leibov was tied to the bed and was told not to report the incident to the authorities. Despite the attackers’ warnings, Leibox managed to escape and inform the authorities.
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Author: Christian Encila
