Cameroon man, three Thai women arrested in identify theft case

[snoop1130]

Cameroon man, three Thai women arrested in identify theft case

By The Nation

 

 

A Cameroon man and three Thai women have been arrested for allegedly stealing an identification card belonging to another woman to open bank accounts used in a call-centre scam.

 

Police commissioner general Pol General Chakthip Chaichinda held a press conference on Wednesday to announce the arrest of the four suspects.

 

The identity theft is related to the case involving private company worker Nicha Kiatthanapaiboon, who was wrongly arrested and jailed for a few days.

 

On Monday, a police source said all the suspects involved had been arrested, which Chaktip confirmed on Wednesday.

 

Chakthip identified the four suspects as Ayak Simon Eko, a Cameroon national, and three Thai women, Jerati Saisin, Paveena Singwiboon, and Promporn Pongcharoenkhunakorn.

 

He said the investigation had not linked Nicha to wrongdoing.

 

Nicha lost her identification cards and the three Thai women used it to open 10 bank accounts at eight different banks, Chaktip said.

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/breakingnews/30336475

 

-- © Copyright The Nation 2018-1-17

[Bluespunk]

1 minute ago, snoop1130 said:

Promporn Pongcharoenkhunakorn.

 

I'd steal someone else's identity if I had to write that on every document I signed.

[worgeordie]

Looks like they still have the masks on,never took them off

since opening the accounts

regards worgeordie

[Banana7]

So what happens to the Banks, and their employees who obviously didn't preform their duties and responsibilities according to law, verifying the photo on the ID card matches the person opening the account.

 

The Banks should be fined heavily, to deter future incidents. 

 

Maybe the Banks should be charged criminally since they aided in the criminal activity?

 

Maybe the victim should find a good lawyer and sue the Banks since they were involved in her imprisonment?

 

Edited January 17, 2018 by Banana7

[grego49]

And were the bank staff who opened the accounts sacked ?

[the guest]

2 hours ago, Bluespunk said:

I'd steal someone else's identity if I had to write that on every document I signed.

No wonder Thais have nick names.

[sammieuk1]

Cameroon man big trouble 3 Thai woman a small fine? mainly because they can't fit Pongcharoenkhunakorn on the charge form 

[webfact]

Nicha cleared in romance scam as four suspects, including Cameroon man, held for identity theft

By SURIYA PATATAYO 
THE NATION

 

 

POLICE YESTERDAY definitively cleared a 24-year-old woman of any involvement in a high-profile romance scam that cheated social media users as four other suspects were accused of stealing her identity.

 

National police chief Pol General Chakthip Chaijinda said a thorough investigation into information provided by Nicha Kiatthanapaiboon concerning many issues, such as her missing identity cards and Bt6 million in her bank accounts, had determined she was not involved in the scam.

 

 

Authorities had previously expressed doubts whether Nicha was the victim or accessory to the online scam.

 

Earlier this month, Nicha publicly complained that a gang had stolen her identity card and used it to open accounts at many banks that were subsequently used in the scam.

 

About Bt10 million reportedly had circulated in the accounts.

 

Chakthip yesterday dismissed earlier doubts about why Nicha had lost identity cards on separate occasions, which had initially led to suspicions that she had deliberately let criminals use her identity.

 

“Nicha lost her cards twice, with the latest time at a convenience store. One of the detained suspects, identified as Paveena Singwiboon, fooled the store’s staff into believing that it was her card, took it and used it to open bank accounts,” Chakthip said.

 

 

Paveena and her accomplices then opened a total of 10 bank accounts at eight banks, Chakthip said. He also referred to Bt6 million linked to Nicha’s own account, saying it had been transferred to the account long before she lost her identity cards.

 

Four suspects, including a Cameroon national, have been taken into police custody for allegedly operating the scam. They are Cameroon man Ayak Simon Eko and three Thais – Paveena, Jerati Saisin and Promporn Pongcharoenkunakorn.

 

“Eko had the duty to withdraw money from an ATM, while Jerati opened three bank accounts, Paveena five accounts and Promporn two accounts,” he said.

 

An arrest warrant for Nicha had been issued in Tak province for alleged fraud after a woman alerted police that she had been fooled into depositing money into a bank account under Nicha’s name.

 

Tak police issued the warrant after Nicha failed to show up in response to two earlier summonses. When she went to Tak on January 5, she was arrested, denied bail and jailed for three nights.

 

Yesterday a Tak provincial police chief said all charges would be dropped because Nicha had been cleared.

 

She can ask for the return of her Bt80,000 bail deposit and is eligible for compensation.

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/national/30336499

 

-- © Copyright The Nation 2018-01-18

[colinneil]

Look at the photos, every photo has senior policemen in, pathetic !!

Never mind justice, just ,make sure to get in the photo shoot.

Meanwhile crime goes on unabated, pathetic morons.

[Colabamumbai]

In any other country police would not be in photos. TIT.

[anon789561]

just glad to see them rounding up more of these scummy thieving fraudsters even if they are stumbling their way through this particular case.

 

I think the girl should get compo from the banks and the police, both were at fault IMO Chakthip seems to think the flowers is enough

[RichardColeman]

39 minutes ago, Happy enough said:

just glad to see them rounding up more of these scummy thieving fraudsters

is that the arrested or the arrestees ? 

[johna]

None of the Banks were named, it might be interesting to know who they were. I recently asked the Bangkok Bank to issue a new bank book, they would not accept my new passport as proof of ID, asking me to bring in the passport I used when my present bank book was issued. So some banks take ID theft seriously.

[Get Real]

1 hour ago, Happy enough said:

just glad to see them rounding up more of these scummy thieving fraudsters even if they are stumbling their way through this particular case.

 

I think the girl should get compo from the banks and the police, both were at fault IMO Chakthip seems to think the flowers is enough

In my opinion, you can be a suspect in an ongoing investigation and get cleared. Then there should not be any talk about compensation. Investigation is one thing, and a wrongful conviction is another. Don´t mix them up.

 

Also remember that she was arrested for not showing up, when summoned two times. As you state it, you create an easy way to make money. You just don´t show upp when asked to do. After you get arrested and cleared, you ask for compensation. Any more great ideas?

Edited January 18, 2018 by Get Real

[anon789561]

7 minutes ago, Get Real said:

In my opinion, you can be a suspect in an ongoing investigation and get cleared. Then there should not be any talk about compensation. Investigation is one thing, and a wrongful conviction is another. Don´t mix them up.

 

Also remember that she was arrested for not showing up, when summoned two times. As you state it, you create an easy way to make money. You just don´t show upp when asked to do. After you get arrested and cleared, you ask for compensation. Any more great ideas?

yeah, put 'very' in front of 'irritating member' on your profile

[Get Real]

8 minutes ago, Happy enough said:

yeah, put 'very' in front of 'irritating member' on your profile

As you did not have anything relevant to come up with, I guess I have to take that as you silently agrre with my statement. Thanks! 

Regarding the extra addition to my profile and description. That can be fixed. I agree with you. It actually have to be a lttle bit more punch in the message.

[anon789561]

4 minutes ago, Get Real said:

As you did not have anything relevant to come up with, I guess I have to take that as you silently agrre with my statement. Thanks! 

Regarding the extra addition to my profile and description. That can be fixed. I agree with you. It actually have to be a lttle bit more punch in the message.

maybe just a little bit

[Borzandy]

As we know, most of the Cameron men are teachers in Thailand. Now we know they are theft-teachers.

[tirekicker]

17 hours ago, Banana7 said:

So what happens to the Banks, and their employees who obviously didn't preform their duties and responsibilities according to law, verifying the photo on the ID card matches the person opening the account.

 

The Banks should be fined heavily, to deter future incidents. 

 

Maybe the Banks should be charged criminally since they aided in the criminal activity?

 

Maybe the victim should find a good lawyer and sue the Banks since they were involved in her imprisonment?

 

Totally agree with you but this is Thailand and it will never happen.