Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleTwo Chinese football fans, Wang Kun and Li Zhe, were carjacked and robbed at gunpoint shortly after arriving in Mexico City on 10 June. Masked assailants on a motorbike intercepted their vehicle, stealing luxury watches, cash, passports, bags, and laptops. The victims, who had travelled to Mexico for the World Cup, returned to China within 48 hours of the incident. The Chinese embassy confirmed one suspect has been arrested and is demanding a swift investigation from local authorities. The embassy has issued a warning to Chinese citizens travelling to Mexico, advising against carrying large amounts of cash or valuables. In fullChinese World Cup fans robbed at gunpoint soon after arriving in MexicoThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

One suspect has been arrested after the pair were held up by masked gunmen who stole their passports, cash and watches.

The masked robbers, wearing helmets, took passports, bags, laptops, cash and luxury watches.

Two Chinese tourists have recounted being robbed at gunpoint in Mexico City while visiting the country to watch World Cup matches.

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