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...mugged by policeman in BBK...
A while back I posted on the BBK thread that I had been mugged in day-light
by a policeman. It happened as I was walking from Grace Hotel toward Sukhumvit Rd. There is a police booth at this intersection. The policeman waves at me to get closer, when I got to the door this SOB pulls me in and closes the door and starts going through my pockets mumbling something in Thai.This bastard could not get my money that I kept under my shirt in a pouch. Miraculously, another policeman got in the booth so I got out fast!
The militsia outside of Marstall
[QUOTE=Bornma]Thought I would report some danger, since we all learn from this forum.
I was recently in SP, and went to Marstalls on a Friday evening since I had read about it in reviews and it was close to my hotel.
I got in around 11 and really liked the place. Good music, women dancing on the dancefloor and on the bar (strippers), and a good mix of working girls and others. Most of the working girls were ugly, but it was my first night out.
I left the place at 4 in the morning, and as I left I was approached by the police to show my documents. I had copies and that seemed to be OK. They left in their van and a few minutes later I am approached by more police and asked again. I told them I just did this but provided documents. Next thing I knew they had my wallet and my cash. I complained they took my cash, and then they had me in handcuffs and on the ground. Perhaps 30 minutes later with another scammer who said he was my legal advisor, I was let go. But my cash was gone. Luckily they did not take my watch or credit cards, but they did rip my leather jacket. My advisor called me a cab, really nice of him.
I travel around the world, and am typically careful, and have never encountered this.
For the remainder of my trip, I will stay in my hotel, and wait until I go back to Germany where people are civilized. Guess they will get my money.
I have read now that this is a problem in Russia (unfortunately it is a bit late). While I could accept a gang hit, it is hard to believe from police. As said in another forum, I guess they don't know about the internet.
Be safe out there, and not just from the women.[/QUOTE]
A couple of things about the militsia... 1st the ones outside of Marstalls are sometimes not even from SPB. Generally if they have a vehicle they are legit, but if they are walking up to you often they come into town from the outlying derevnyas to hit up tourists for cash. 2nd carry only the amount of cash that you want to lose. The rest stick in your shoe / underwear etc. I normally carry 500 Roubles in my passport coming out of the bar and for $15 the cops go away. Watch your mobile phone as well. If you are really concerned stop by the consulate and get a business card from the consular section. Lastly stay in well lit areas where there are people around and if you are truly concerned for your safety say "Ya Americanets, Ya naziviou consulstva" (I am American I am calling the consulate) take your consular business card and start dialing. I have had militisioneers just walk away to easier prey. Have fun, stay safe, and friends don't let friends go to Marstalls.