FOUR Brit tourists have been arrested after allegations they robbed an American lawyer at gunpoint for his luxury watch.
Hussain Meer, 26, Mir Wayne Carew, 25, Yanne Sarkawt, 25, and Malique Kai Walters, 27, were allegedly caught in the act on dashcam footage.
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Viral PressThey were allegedly caught in the act on dashcam footage[/caption]
Viral PressThey reportedly rammed Ibrahim Iyun off his bike before emerging from their SUV[/caption]
They reportedly rammed Ibrahim Iyun off his bike before emerging from their SUV in Phuket, Thailand.
The four then allegedly pointed a gun at the victim and nabbed his $75,000 watch from his wrist before powering away.
A blue Ford Everest was filmed charging into the bike, sending its rider flying.
Alleged perpetrators then threatened him with a gun and a knife, according to reports.
Cops have now apprehended all four of the Brits, who are believed to all be professional thieves.
Officers think they targeted Iyun after spotting him at a fancy tourist hotspot.
Police Major General Sinlert Sukum, commander of the Phuket Provincial Police, said: “As of now, there are four suspects.
“We are interrogating them to determine whether other persons were involved.
“They arrived in Thailand at different times as tourists.
“We are investigating their movements and have already located all vehicles used in the crime as well as other evidence.
“They were charged with jointly committing robbery.
“We are currently checking their backgrounds. So far, we have not found any similar incidents committed by them in other areas.
“All four of them are from the same country, but they did not confirm whether they knew each other before coming here or if they only met in Thailand.”
The American victim said he had been riding home after shopping when the shock mugging took place.
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ViralPressOfficers think they targeted Iyun after spotting him at a fancy tourist hotspot[/caption]
He told the Mail: “I had never seen any one of these people before in my life.
“This just comes to show that foreigners who are criminals should not be welcome in Thailand.
“Unfortunately these foreigners come to Thailand to attack Thai people, to attack the tourists, and to ruin the reputation of Thailand, but Thai people are stronger than this.”
The lawyer, who is based in Geneva, praised the “swift and efficient” response by police.
One onlooker told the Mail: “The victim ran up to me. I said I had footage of the entire incident, and he told me what was going on.
“I helped him as much as I could and took him to the police station.
“I saw both a gun and a knife used to threaten him.
“It was the first time I’d seen such an attack. I was left shaking too.”
Cops later discovered the car believed to be connected to the incident at a rubber plantation.
Officers are investigating if any other people were involved.