A couple of tourists from China and Taiwan were allegedly kidnapped in Bangkok, Thailand in two separate cases of kidnappings.
One of the victims, a female influencer from China was at a bar in Bangkok when she got drugged and kidnapped, and when she woke up, she found herself in Myanmar, at the infamous KK Park known for being a human trafficking hub.
She was subsequently assaulted and raped by her captors, and her family are working with the authorities to secure her freedom, according to HK01.
The other victim, a male tourist from Taiwan was also drugged in Thailand and kidnapped, before waking up to find himself at a dilapidated street in Myanmar.
His kidnappers demanded a ransom of US$50,000, threatening him with working for a scam syndicate, and in an attempt to flee, he jumped down from the 4th floor of a building while escaping and ended up being paralysed.
Female influencer from China
The female influencer from China, was in Bangkok when she got drugged and kidnapped.
According to reports, the female influencer, whose identity remains undisclosed, was drugged while visiting a renowned bar in the Thai capital.
Subsequently, she was kidnapped to KK Park, a well-known location associated with human trafficking, situated in Myanmar.
Trapped within this hub, she endured a harrowing ordeal involving rape and assault. Distressed by her situation, her family promptly alerted the authorities, who are actively working towards securing her release.
Male tourist from Taiwan
Similarly, the Taiwanese tourist fell victim to a similar drugging incident during his stay in Bangkok. Upon regaining consciousness, he discovered himself in an unfamiliar area within Myanmar.
His captors demanded a ransom of US$50,000 (S$67,663) and threatened him with involvement in fraudulent activities should he fail to comply.
In a desperate bid for freedom, the tourist decided to escape by leaping from a fourth-story building. Tragically, his daring manoeuvre resulted in paralysis, and he now resides in a Myanmar hospital undergoing medical treatment.
These unsettling occurrences were brought to public attention through an official statement on Facebook by the Global Anti Scam Organisation (GASO), a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about fraudulent activities.
GASO continues to monitor the situation closely and actively collaborates with relevant parties in an effort to secure the influencer’s rescue and support the Taiwanese tourist in his recovery.