Myanmar Man Arrested for Stealing Wife's Gold for Slot Gambling
A 44-year-old Myanmar worker in Phetchaburi was arrested for stealing gold worth 1.08 million baht from his wife and relatives, selling it, and losing almost all the money on online slot gambling. He confessed to the crime, leaving only 30,000 baht in his account, while his wife expressed deep shock at the betrayal.
A 44-year-old Myanmar worker was arrested by Khao Yoi Police after he stole 19 items of gold jewelry and valuables worth over 1.08 million baht from his wife and four other Myanmar workers sharing a rented room in Bang Khem subdistrict, Khao Yoi district, Phetchaburi. The theft was reported on September 11, 2026, by the victims who discovered their belongings missing.
Investigators led by Pol. Col. Niyom Suaywong and Pol. Lt. Prom Kaewprayata tracked the suspect, identified as Kha Yo, the husband of one of the victims. Evidence showed he had sold the stolen gold at shops in Mueang Phetchaburi district and the Rama 2 area of Bangkok. The victims confirmed the gold items matched theirs, leading to an arrest warrant issued by the Phetchaburi Provincial Court on charges of theft in a residence and receiving stolen property.
On November 12, 2026, police apprehended the suspect, A Jo Mong, who confessed to stealing the gold from his wife and relatives, selling it, and using the money to play online slots until nearly all funds were gone, leaving just over 30,000 baht in his bank account. Phone records corroborated extensive gambling transactions. The wife, devastated by the betrayal, said the stolen gold weighed about 7 baht (approx. 112 grams) and she never suspected her husband. Police are continuing the investigation to trace all disposed assets.
