Thai man accused of robbing Tachilek jewellery store
The man was arrested after he was found to be in possession of 84.7 million kyat worth of jewellery allegedly stolen from a gold shop in Tachilek.
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Car break-in robs filmmaker of valuable video footage
A well-known Burmese filmmaker is appealing to the public to help him recover a computer hard disk containing valuable video footage that was stolen from his car on Sunday. Rangoon-based[…]
Chinese man held for robbery on Hong Kong-Rangoon flight
A Burmese passenger said that when he landed at Mingalardon International Airport at 4am on Friday, he realised that US$6,100 in cash had gone missing from his luggage while he was asleep on the flight.
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Jail, hard labour for 70 year-old couple
Five family members—including two 70-year old grandparents—were sentenced to six months’ imprisonment plus hard labour for harvesting paddy on disputed land.
Theft on the rise at popular tourist destination
Residents in Bagan are calling for new measures to protect tourists as incidents of theft increased this month at one of Burma’s most popular tourist destinations
70 suspects interrogated over theft
Feb 20, 2009 (DVB), Around 70 people have been arrested and interrogated in the Mon state capital Moulmein after a pickpocket stole money and a mobile phone from the wife[…]
Monk given 14-year jail term
Jan 21, 2009 (DVB), A monk who was arrested following public demonstrations in September 2007 has been sentenced to 14 years' imprisonment by Mayangon township court for stealing a jade[…]
Meikhtila local official sells off communal land
Jan 9, 2009 (DVB), Residents of Meikhtila’s Yadanar Maung ward have complained that a local Peace and Development Council official has been selling unregistered land near a local creek for[…]
Officials scratch off gold from Buddha statues
Oct 14, 2008 (DVB), A pagoda treasurer and local village authorities have scratched off gold coating worth five billion kyat from historical Buddha statues in a village in Magwe division’s[…]
Locals say robberies on the rise in Rangoon
Oct 1, 2008 (DVB), Residents of Rangoon division say that the number of robberies and muggings is on the rise in local townships, but authorities are currently failing to catch[…]
Zeegone residents vigilant after robberies
Sep 15, 2008 (DVB), Residents of Bago division’s Zeegone township have been taking steps to guard their houses at night after a spate of robberies in the township, according to[…]
Former Lashio district officials held over theft
Sep 11, 2008 (DVB), Two army officers and former chairmen of Lashio district Peace and Development Council in northern Shan State have been arrested over the disappearance of a state-owned[…]
Suspected gang member dies under interrogation
Jun 25, 2008 (DVB), A man accused of involvement with a gang responsible for the theft of Buddha statues in Magwe division died last week after being beaten during an[…]
Monk's body taken by armed group
Apr 2, 2008 (DVB), The body of revered monk U Winiya was stolen from its coffin at a monastery on Tharmanya Hill last night by a group of armed men,[…]
Inmates escape from police cell in South Dagon
Mar 11, 2008 (DVB), Seven people who were being held at South Dagon township police station in Rangoon after being arrested for theft have reportedly been recaptured after escaping early[…]
Monk accused of stealing Buddha statue
Mar 4, 2008 (DVB), A 27-year-old monk who was arrested in October 2007 after taking part in public demonstrations in September has been charged with theft for allegedly stealing a[…]
Military raids on gold mining village
Dec 20, 2007 (DVB), A gold mining village in Mandalay division’s Thar Si township was raided last week by government troops who seized valuable items and cash, according to locals.[…]
