BuffHello Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 Wanted German thief arrested in Thailand Bangkok Post Latest News 21st Feb Bangkok (dpa) - Thai police have arrested a German national wanted in his homeland for allegedly stealing 5 million euros (nearly 6 million dollars) from bank delivery vans, Thai immigration police said Tuesday. Romuald Mariusz Wanaatowicz, 49, was arrested Monday in Lamphang province, 500 kilometres north of Bangkok, after Thai police had confirmed he faced an arrest warrant in Germany for robbery, said the immigration police commissioner, Lieutenant General Suwat Thamrongsrisakul. Wanaatowicz is accused of participating in two bank van robberies in 1999 and 2003. Two of his suspected accomplices were arrested in Germany after the robberies, but Wanaatowicz fled to Thailand on September, 27, 2004, said Suwat, citing information obtained from German Interpol. Wanaatowicz moved to Prachuab Khiri Khan province, a seaside town 220 kilometres south of Bangkok, where he opened a restaurant and tour company with his Thai wife and built a house. "Prachuab police got suspicious about Wanaatowicz's unusual wealth, so inquiries were made with the German embassy about his background," Suwat told a press conference. Wanaatowicz's fondness for luxury items was also demonstrated in Germany. "He used a BMW to stage his robberies," Suwat said. In an apparent effort to avoid increased police scrutiny, Wanaatowicz moved to the quiet town of Lamphang in October. Suwat said the German embassy had revoked Wanaatowicz's passport prior to his arrest, giving them legal grounds to arrest and deport him. The robbery suspect is to remain in Immigration Jail in Bangkok until his deportation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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