Suspects in alleged BOT scam arrested

By THE NATION

 

 

Assistant Governor of the Bank of Thailand’s Legal Group Pruettipong Srimachand announced on Friday that the Crime Suppression Division has arrested 10 suspects on fraud charges.

 

The suspects allegedly persuaded their victims to invest Bt1,000 in their foreign currency transfer business, claiming that investors would receive up to Bt1 million in return.

 

On June 19, the BOT issued a warning about the operation of such individuals who claimed to be affiliated with the bank, had illegally used the bank’s symbol and forged the signature of BOT’s governor in their documents. The bank has also filed document forgery charges with the Royal Thai Police and confirmed that the arrested suspects belong to the same gang as the one it had warned about earlier.

 

BOT cautioned citizens against believing individuals claiming to be officials of the Bank who make contact either via telephone, e-mail or Line application to report an irregularity in the person’s saving account, and then advise the person to transfer money to their account as a fee to fix the reported mistake.

 

The central bank advises citizens to verify with the organization of which the individuals claim to be officers before making any transaction. For additional assistance, contact Financial Consumer Protection Center via hotline 1213.

 

Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30378369

 

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17 minutes ago, webfact said:

 

The suspects allegedly persuaded their victims to invest Bt1,000 in their foreign currency transfer business, claiming that investors would receive up to Bt1 million in return.

Anyone gullible enough to believe that is an idiot of the highest order...or is that lowest?

 

For their sake I hope they have learned a lesson at a relatively cheap cost. 
 

I'm not holding my breath though. 

8 minutes ago, Bluespunk said:

Anyone gullible enough to believe that is an idiot of the highest order...or is that lowest?

 

For their sake I hope they have learned a lesson at a relatively cheap cost. 
 

I'm not holding my breath though. 

The risk is worth it. Slightly worst odds than lottery ticket. 

11 minutes ago, Tayaout said:

The risk is worth it. Slightly worst odds than lottery ticket. 

That's a mugs game as well.

Where's that general who said that Thais don't scam Thais?

How did the bogus officials get the contact details of the victim?  From the bank?

"BOT cautioned citizens....."

 

Then please explain how Thais are supposed to get that easy money they desperately need???

1 hour ago, RotBenz8888 said:

"BOT cautioned citizens....."

 

Then please explain how Thais are supposed to get that easy money they desperately need???

On your back in Pattaya !