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Five Indians Arrested in Thailand Over Tourist Kidnapping
Five men from India were caught in Thailand for kidnapping three other Indian tourists.
The tourists were tricked into coming to Thailand with a cheap holiday deal, but instead were taken to a house and held for several days.
The kidnappers beat them and asked their families for a large amount of money.
The police found the victims and rescued them after a raid.
The kidnappers were arrested and the case is being investigated.
Five Indian men arrested in Bangkok for kidnapping three Indian tourists in Pattaya.
Victims were lured with a low‑cost holiday package, then held captive and tortured for days.
Ransom demanded: ₹40 lakh per victim (some reports say ₹70 lakh).
A Pakistani mastermind based in Dubai allegedly directed the operation and planned to receive payments in cryptocurrency.
Victims rescued after a police raid; evidence of torture and staged photos recovered.
- Who
- Five Indian nationals (Avtar Singh, Jagjit Singh, Rambalak Kumar, Sukhbir Singh, Kulra Singh) and three Indian tourists (Mohit, Ashish, Himanshu)
- What
- Kidnapping, torture, and ransom demand of ₹40 lakh per victim
- Where
- Bangkok (hotel) and Pattaya (house) in Thailand; mastermind based in Dubai
- When
- Suspects arrested on July 29, 2026; victims rescued on July 28, 2026
- Why
- To collect ransom payments directed by a Pakistani national
Key facts
- Suspects
- Avtar Singh, Jagjit Singh, Rambalak Kumar, Sukhbir Singh, Kulra Singh
- Victims
- Mohit, Ashish, Himanshu
- Ransom demanded
- ₹40 lakh per victim (some reports ₹70 lakh)
- Arrest location
- Bangkok, Khlong Tan hotel
- Rescue location
- Pattaya townhouse
Sources
5 Indians Arrested For Kidnapping 3 Indians In Thailand. Cops Probe Pak Link
Five Indians Detained In Thailand After Abducting Three Indian Citizens For ₹70 Lakh
Five Indians arrested in Thailand for kidnapping three tourists, Rs 40 lakh ransom demand: Report
Thailand Police Arrest 5 Indians For Alleged Kidnapping Of Tourists, ₹40 Lakh Ransom Demand Under Probe
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