CHON BURI: A 48-year-old lady has actually been detained on charges of drugging and robbing an Italian nationwide of money and prized possessions worth about 300,000 baht at his condo space in Pattaya.
Amorn Yimya, desired on an arrest warrant provided by the Pattaya provincial court, was collared in Pattaya on Tuesday for collusion in theft.
Italian Cosimo Tato, 64, previously this year submitted a grievance with Pattaya authorities that he was robbed of EUR5,000 (about 188,100 baht), 35,000 baht and a gold locket worth EUR2,000 (about 75,200 baht) at The very best Apartment on Pattaya Sai 2 Roadway in tambon Nong Prue of Bang Lamung district, Pol Col Apichai Krobphet, superintendent of Pattaya city authorities, stated on Tuesday.
The traveler informed authorities that 2 Thai ladies had actually approached him while he was strolling at Opportunity shopping center in Pattaya on Feb 24.
The duo spoke with him in a friendly way and later on revealed him money in pounds sterling, stating they had an interest in purchasing a condo space. They desired him to assist them. The Italian took the 2 ladies to his space for additional talks. They asked to position the cash in his safe.
Mr Tato stated that while they were talking, among the ladies made coffee and brought it to him to consume. Later, he dropped off to sleep. When he awakened the 2 ladies were gone, and when he inspected his safe he discovered all his money and a gold locket were missing out on.
Authorities started finding the 2 ladies and on Tuesday detained Ms Amorn.
The suspect apparently admitted she had actually put sleeping tablets in the coffee she provided Mr Tato.
She was held in custody for legal action and authorities were searching down her accomplice, the Pattaya city authorities chief stated.
It was reported Mr Tato has actually left the nation.
