webfact Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 Romance scammer on the run found selling curry and driving a taxi Picture: Daily News Immigration chief Lt-Gen Sompong Chingduang announced the arrest of a Thai man who had been on the run for nearly four years after being involved with a Romance Scam gang. A Thai woman was ripped off to the tune of more than 17 million baht in the scam that originated abroad. Suchart was named in a warrant issued in November 2015 as one of four persons who received money into their bank accounts. Three others have already been arrested in connection with the case. The case began when a man called Kene contacted a woman called Supha via Facebook with a story that his father had died while working in Malaysia and there had been a payment of $3.5 million dollars. Kene claimed to be an executor and Supha was introduced to a Thai woman called Tawana who gained her confidence. Over time and in a number of ways Supha was persuaded to part with 17,516,178 baht in 28 different transfers to four Thai bank accounts under the names of Bunchuang, Jitra, Tawana and Suchart. The one remaining Thai member of the gang was Suchart who hid in Bangkok. He stayed with his sister in Klong Tan helping her run a curry and rice stall. He also drove a taxi. He had two cars and gold jewelry - items which were unlikely to have been obtained by legitimate employment like curry selling and taxi driving, immigration noted. Suchart is now in custody as further investigations take place by Region 1 of the Thai Immigration Bureau. Source: Daily News -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2019-09-02 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somtamnication Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 That was my next guess; was this fugitive selling curries and driving a taxi. What a small world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atyclb Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 10 minutes ago, Somtamnication said: That was my next guess; was this fugitive selling curries and driving a taxi. What a small world. he probably saw the pablo escobar documentary . billionaire escobar drove a taxi in medellin to avoid detection and it worked. they got him via a phone call Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OneMoreFarang Posted September 2, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 2, 2019 (edited) Is there any statistic of how many Thai women got prosecuted because they scammed men? Or are women by definition always the innocent victims? Edited September 2, 2019 by OneMoreFarang 5 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JoePai Posted September 2, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 2, 2019 found selling curry and driving a taxi I hope not at the same time ???? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sammieuk1 Posted September 2, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 2, 2019 Roses are red violets are blue the smell of your curry led us to you???? 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarineEquine Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 3 hours ago, webfact said: He had two cars and gold jewelry - items which were unlikely to have been obtained by legitimate employment like curry selling and taxi driving, immigration noted Maybe he just loves cooking and driving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 3 hours ago, webfact said: A Thai woman was ripped off to the tune of more than 17 million baht in the scam that originated abroad. Now, that is some pretty stupid Thai lady. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 5 minutes ago, RichardColeman said: Now, that is some pretty stupid Thai lady. Somehow she thought he is different. She should have asked on TVF... ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 1 hour ago, JoePai said: found selling curry and driving a taxi I hope not at the same time ???? A new meaning to the phrase 'fast food' 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berkshire Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 1 hour ago, RichardColeman said: 4 hours ago, webfact said: A Thai woman was ripped off to the tune of more than 17 million baht in the scam that originated abroad. Now, that is some pretty stupid Thai lady. It's rather amazing that a woman that stupid can even have 17 million bt to lose. That's a staggering amount. One has to be both insanely greedy and stupid to fall for such a scam. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipButty Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 Mr immigration man is that not better than chasing Farang over a stupid TM 30? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 A troll post and a reply has been removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Con Peoples Fund Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 6 hours ago, vinniekintana said: Top investing skills..???? I know many curry sellers who have heaps more golds, cars & land than this guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornishcarlos Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 3 minutes ago, Con Peoples Fund said: I know many curry sellers who have heaps more golds, cars & land than this guy. No you don't ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almer Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 10 hours ago, atyclb said: he probably saw the pablo escobar documentary . billionaire escobar drove a taxi in medellin to avoid detection and it worked. they got him via a phone call Was he selling curries and driving the taxi at the same time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimitriv Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 Why is the Thai Immigration Bureau involved in this ? He is Thai... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 18 hours ago, Berkshire said: It's rather amazing that a woman that stupid can even have 17 million bt to lose. That's a staggering amount. One has to be both insanely greedy and stupid to fall for such a scam. You answered your own question... and she's not alone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyboy2018 Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 On 9/2/2019 at 4:25 AM, OneMoreFarang said: Is there any statistic of how many Thai women got prosecuted because they scammed men? Or are women by definition always the innocent victims? Do they do romance scams? Anyway failed marriages happen all over the world and Western Women Gold diggers are like sharks and the law is in their favour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olfu Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 It suppose to be Nigerian scam--they moved to Thailand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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