Man arrested for lying about robbery to avoid scolding by wife
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An Udon Thani man was arrested for allegedly faking a story about being robbed after spending Bt12,300 to take his secret lover to dine and drink, police said. Thirapong Suwan, 33, was arrested on Thursday after police noticed discrepancies in his story.
Under questioning, Thirapong admitted faking the story because he feared being scolded by his wife if she found out he had spent the cash throwing a party for his mistress.
Thirapong said he and his wife received bets for underground bookmaker. On Wednesday, his wife asked him to send Bt17,300 to the bookie, but he transferred only Bt5,000 and spent the rest on his lover.
He made an emergency 191 call to police at 8pm on Wednesday, claiming he had been robbed by six men. He then filed the case at Mueang Udon Thani police station, hoping to get a receipt of complaint to show to his wife.
But when police saw holes in the story and questioned him, he admitted lying. He was charged with falsifying a statement to the authorities.
