Grandmother Fakes Gold Robbery to Hide Gambling Debt

The segment begins with a report of a home invasion where a grandmother was held at gunpoint and had 12 baht of gold stolen.

CCTV footage shows the perpetrator entering the house and confronting the grandmother, Praanee.

The footage captures the moment the perpetrator, disguised with a mask, points what appears to be a gun at the grandmother.

The family reported the incident to the police, expressing concern about the lack of progress in the investigation.

Police in Suwannakhuha, Nong Bua Lamphu, arrested a suspect named Siwat.

Investigators seized clothing, a cutter, and a white scarf, which was used to disguise the cutter as a gun.

Siwat confessed that the grandmother had hired him to stage the robbery for 2,000 baht.

The grandmother staged the robbery to hide the fact that she had sold her gold to cover gambling debts.

Footage shows Siwat entering the house, disguised, as per the grandmother's instructions.

CCTV shows the grandmother picking up her phone before the staged entry, suggesting she was coordinating with her grandson.

The police noted discrepancies, such as the safe not being opened and the grandmother preparing a package for Siwat.

The grandmother called Siwat the morning after the staged event, instructing him to destroy evidence.

Siwat provides a detailed timeline of events, including the grandmother's instructions and the payment.

The grandmother admitted to staging the event to deceive her daughter, who lives abroad.

Authorities stated they would handle the situation impartially and await the daughter's return before deciding on further action.

The police commissioner mentioned the grandmother's inconsistent statements and the investigation leading to Siwat.

The reporter expresses a desire to assist the family, noting the daughter's concern for her mother.

Initially, the grandmother insisted she was robbed and did not want to pursue the matter, but her daughter insisted on action.

Confronted with Siwat's confession, the grandmother admitted to staging the robbery.

The grandmother confessed to gambling losses, selling gold to cover debts, and using some for personal expenses.

The grandmother claimed she staged the event out of fear of being threatened, but refused to name the source of the threat.

She reiterated that she staged the event herself and was not coerced, admitting to gambling and selling gold.

Investigators found a man named Thinnawong who drove the grandmother to Udon Thani to sell the gold.

The gold was sold on May 7th, just two days before the staged robbery on May 9th.

Thinnawong described being hired to drive the grandmother to Udon Thani to sell gold for 1,000 baht.

The investigation confirmed the staged nature of the robbery, driven by the grandmother's attempt to conceal her financial issues.