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Dutchman arrested for stealing ATM in Khon Kaen
- A Dutch man, identified as Sijtse Koovlar, was arrested for attempting to steal an ATM in Khon Kaen early Sunday morning after police received reports of the theft from the Siam Commercial Bank branch.
- Police found Koovlar hiding near the truck with the ATM tied to it, which had been dragged for about 20 meters from the bank.
- Sijtse admitted to the theft attempt, stating it was due to financial difficulties stemming from a dispute with his Thai wife over a business investment.
- Police are investigating whether Koovlar had any accomplices related to the crime.
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Dutchman arrested in Thailand for stealing an ATM
A 60-year-old Dutch man was arrested early Sunday in Khon Kaen after allegedly stealing an entire ATM from Siam Commercial Bank and dragging it through the streets with a pickup truck, according to a police press release, and additional information from Thai newspaper Khaosod English. Sijtse K. was reportedly facing financial strain due to an investment in his wife's restaurant, and mounting family pressure.
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