A Thai national has been apprehended in Cambodia following allegations of orchestrating a sophisticated bank heist in Bangkok, making off with a staggering 70 million baht (£1.5 million).
The suspect, identified as a 41-year-old woman, reportedly posed as a high-net-worth investor to gain the trust of bank employees before executing the theft. Cambodian authorities confirmed her arrest in the capital, Phnom Penh, after an international manhunt.
Modus Operandi
The accused allegedly employed an elaborate scheme:
- Presented herself as a wealthy businesswoman seeking investment opportunities
- Built rapport with bank staff over several visits
- Exploited this trust to access and remove the substantial sum
International Cooperation
The arrest highlights growing collaboration between Southeast Asian nations in combating cross-border financial crimes. Thai police had issued an Interpol notice prior to the suspect's capture.
Cambodian officials stated the woman will face extradition proceedings to return to Thailand, where she could potentially receive a lengthy prison sentence if convicted.
