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Chinese tourists Received a ransom of 25 million

Bangkok: , The family informed through an interpreter that they were looking for a Chinese tourist. It is expected that he may be held for a ransom of 25 million baht. At 7:30 p.m. on June 7, 2024, police officers at Phra Khanong Police Station received notification from a Thai Chinese interpreter, nicknamed Mr. Moo, who was an interpreter for the Cycling Association. with the national team coaches coordinating through themselves Came to provide information to the police investigating department at Phra Khanong Police Station, informing that they received coordination from the father of Ms. Xinlei Lu, 27 years old, Chinese nationality, who informed that his daughter had traveled with a group of about 10 friends to visit Thailand. On June 5, 2024, which was June 7, the father informed that a man called WeChat and asked him to transfer 5 million yuan, or approximately 25 million baht, and then send Ms. Xin Lei Lu returned to Shanghai. Latest developments at 10:00 a.m. on June 8 at Phra Khanong Police Station. Reporters received disclosures from Pol. Col. Chaiwat Pradabthai, superintendent of Phra Khanong Police Station Regarding the progress of the case, it is said that Ms. Xin Lei left the EmQuarter Sukhumvit 58 Hotel alone at 3:11 p.m. Initially, the police had already checked with the Immigration. It is known that Ms. Xin Lei has not yet traveled from Thailand. At this time, we are in the process of rushing to find Ms. Xin Lei's location in order to prevent any harm to Ms. Xin Lei because she is afraid that Ms. Xin Lei will be taken into detention by the culprits. harm As for the group of friends who came to travel in Thailand with Ms. Xin Lei, are they still in Thailand? At this time, we are in the process of expediting our investigation together with the Metropolitan Police Bureau. Preliminary information about Ms. Xin Lei What is your occupation or various details? We have not yet received information from Mr. Moo's side who called to report the matter. In addition, as for the culprit, has there been additio nal contact with Ms. Xin Lei's family or not? On Mr. Moo's side. Haven't given any additional information to him yet. Screenshot Pol. Col. Chaiwat further said that Mr. Moo claimed to know Ms. Xinlei's father from being an interpreter for athletes. So he sent the information his father sent to coordinate with the police. which since Mr. Moo Called to report that. The police have not yet been approached. and refused to reveal his name At this time, the police are talking to Mr. Moo. Traveled to meet with police officers. To conduct an examination to find out more information And as for whether or not it is expected to be a kidnapping, it is true or not. The police are still unable to rule out any issues. But initially, think of it as true for now to prevent harm to yourself. Ms. Xin Lei Source: Thai News Agency