Tourist’s
Nightmare In Thailand• Таиланд: $250K
In USDT
Taken In Hotel Armed
Robbery
Tourist’s Nightmare In Thailand• Таиланд: $250K In USDT Taken In Hotel Armed Robbery
by Christian Encila
34 minutes ago
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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• Таиланд 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.
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Cryptocurrency• Экономика » Финансы » Платежные средства » Платежные системы интернета » Криптовалюта 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• Таиланд » Населенные пункты Таиланда » Города Таиланда » Пхукет (город), Thailand• Таиланд, but this incident didn’t involve the
locals.
Ropes and tape were left at the crime scene in Phuket• Таиланд » Населенные пункты Таиланда » Города Таиланда » Пхукет (город), Thailand• Таиланд. Source:
Bangkok• Таиланд » Населенные пункты Таиланда » Города Таиланда » Бангкок 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
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Meanwhile, cybercrimes like hacking and ransomware are not new. In addition to
these cybercrimes, crypto holders face fraud and extortion in countries like
Thailand• Таиланд. Leibov’s recent extortion experience isn’t the first in this
Southeast Asian country.
In November, the Thai authorities arrested a group of individuals connected to
a 10-million USDT extortion scheme. According to reports, seven suspects were
involved, including six rogue police officers , which have tainted the Thai
police’s credibility.
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Crypto Holders Now Face Security Risks On All Fronts
Traditionally, crypto holders and traders face the most significant security
threats when doing business• Экономика » Бизнес online. According to one estimate, crypto-related
ransomware resulted in over $1 billion in losses in 2023.
With these reported incidents in Thailand• Таиланд and other tourist destinations, it’s
becoming clear that holders also face issues when using their cold wallets.
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