An Australian man was arrested at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi airport on Friday in connection with the alleged murder of a 17-year-old girl. The man, 46, was detained while preparing to board a Jetstar flight to Perth, according to local police.
Key Details
The arrest followed the discovery of the teenager's naked body in a suitcase near a railway track behind the Floating Market in Pattaya, Thailand. Police stated that CCTV footage allegedly showed the suspect entering an apartment with the victim shortly before her body was found. He was seen leaving the building hours later with a large black suitcase, which he transported on a motorbike.
Authorities are awaiting the results of a postmortem examination and other evidence before filing charges. Potential charges include child abduction, murder, and hiding a corpse. The suspect has denied involvement in the alleged abduction and murder, according to a police official who spoke on condition of anonymity.
Background
Local media reported that police confirmed the arrest on social media, stating that the Australian national was attempting to flee the country in connection with the case. Investigators continue to gather evidence as they work on the investigation.
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Sources: theguardian.com, theguardian.com.
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