Nha Trang police have investigated a series of beatings and robberies targeting Russian-speaking tourists and expats. The criminal scheme involved luring victims to hotel rooms, threatening with knives, forcing them to take sleeping pills, and stealing cash. At least 5 attacks are known, involving victims from Kazakhstan and Russia. Two Thai suspects fled to Bangkok. The suspected organizer, Russian citizen Alexei L. (posed as Lev), remains wanted and may still be hiding in Nha Trang. Criminals tracked people with large sums (e.g., after moped sales or currency exchanges). Safety advice: do not display large amounts of cash, avoid meetings in rooms or isolated places with unfamiliar people, stay vigilant during large transactions, and report crimes to police immediately.
Robbery Gang Targeting Russian-Speaking Tourists Busted in Nha Trang
Nha Trang police have investigated a series of beatings and robberies targeting Russian-speaking tourists and expats. The criminal scheme involved luring victims to hotel rooms, threatening with knives, forcing them to take sleeping pills, and stealing cash. At least 5 attacks are known, involving victims from Kazakhstan and Russia. Two Thai suspects fled to Bangkok. The suspected organizer, Russian citizen Alexei L. (posed as Lev), remains wanted and may still be hiding in Nha Trang. Criminals tracked people with large sums (e.g., after moped sales or currency exchanges). Safety advice: do not display large amounts of cash, avoid meetings in rooms or isolated places with unfamiliar people, stay vigilant during large transactions, and report crimes to police immediately.