Immigration latest: Cameroon nationals on overstay running Bitcoin/Forex scam arrested

[webfact]

Immigration latest: Cameroon nationals on overstay running  Bitcoin/Forex scam arrested

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

Thailand's immigration chief Sompong Chingduang presented news of the arrest of two Cameroon nationals at IB HQ in Bangkok yesterday.

 

The chief in a mask was flanked by heavily armed commandos and men in hazmat suits in front of a large vinyl board image of himself and new RTP chief Pol Gen Suwat Chaengyodsuk. 

 

Sompong said that Region 5 officers in Chiang Mai arrested Ferbi or Noar or Nua who was wanted on a warrant issued in September for fraud utilizing IT in connection with a Bitcoin and Forex market scam. 

 

In addition the suspect was prosecuted for being on overstay of 1,583 days.

 

This arrest was expanded and led immigration police to Nakhon Sawan where they found 26 year old Evan, also from Cameroon staying in a flat.

 

Picture: Naeww Na

 

He, too, was on overstay - 1,602 days. He is now in the hands of the Nakhon Sawan police. 

 

Naew Na reported this story referring to the police operation against "black skinned" individuals.

 

They referred to the country of origin of the suspects in their headline as "muang mor phee"  "the land of witchdoctors" or "shamans". 

 

Naew Na repeated their standard line that the arrests followed the policies of PM Prayut and DPM Prawit via the top echelons of the Royal Thai Police. 

 

Source: Naew Na

 

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[Mavideol]

20 minutes ago, webfact said:

In addition the suspect was prosecuted for being on overstay of 1,583 days.

 

20 minutes ago, webfact said:

He, too, was on overstay - 1,602 days. He is now in the hands of the Nakhon Sawan police. 

should we understand the "smart" BMW is not driving around or they miss the spot

[Thaiwrath]

26 minutes ago, webfact said:

The chief in a mask was flanked by heavily armed commandos and men in hazmat suits

 

Why ?

A bit over the top, or just your 15 minutes of fame ?

[Oldie]

They should put the photos of longtime overstayers on the internet if they are not able to find them themselves.  They can give a reward for informations. As seen here such people might have a reason for hiding. And such criminals need to be stopped. 

[TooBigToFit]

I wonder if any of these guys actually have computer skills. It seems like the developed nations are souring the world for people who have specific computer skills. You'd think these people might find a legit opportunity to work abroad in relation to Tech if they had any skills. I do remember lots of Nigerians coming to the US do work in accounting in the past. Some of them were corrupt and exploited their companies but still they were able to get into the US with their degrees to do it.

 

 

[JeffersLos]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

was flanked by heavily armed commandos and men in hazmat suits in front of a large vinyl board image of himself and new RTP chief Pol Gen Suwat Chaengyodsuk. 

 

Was he scared the Cameroonian Bruce Willis was going to suddenly drop from the ceiling in a daring raid to free his overstaying comrades? 

Edited November 5, 2020 by JeffersLos

[canopus1969]

The Presenter is simply very insecure – so needs to have 9 others around him

[Colabamumbai]

1 hour ago, Oldie said:

They should put the photos of longtime overstayers on the internet if they are not able to find them themselves.  They can give a reward for informations. As seen here such people might have a reason for hiding. And such criminals need to be stopped. 

Go police somewhere else. 

[graemeaylward]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Naew Na reported this story referring to the police operation against "black skinned" individuals.

 

They referred to the country of origin of the suspects in their headline as "muang mor phee"  "the land of witchdoctors" or "shamans". 

 

How racist is that!  Disgraceful stereotyping and racial profiling.  This is the 21st century for goodness sake and there is no place for racism of any type.

[RichardColeman]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

They referred to the country of origin of the suspects in their headline as "muang mor phee"  "the land of witchdoctors" or "shamans". 

I wonder if could the PM could use this expression in his next address to the UN when talking about Africa.

[Oldie]

1 hour ago, Colabamumbai said:

Go police somewhere else. 

You want to support such people? Each day longer here gives them the chance to commit their crimes longer. He was on 1583 days overstay. Too bad for his victims that it took so long for the immigration to discover him. 

[Legendary Monkey]

1 hour ago, graemeaylward said:

How racist is that!  Disgraceful stereotyping and racial profiling.  This is the 21st century for goodness sake and there is no place for racism of any type.

Who cares?  They were thieves on multi-year overstays!

[baansgr]

Land of witchdoctors....20 years in Thailand....that takes top prize.....unbelievable.

[tonray]

4 hours ago, Thaiwrath said:

 

Why ?

A bit over the top, or just your 15 minutes of fame ?

When you're going after someone from the land of witchdoctors, you can't be too careful

[ronaldo0]

4 hours ago, Mavideol said:

 

should we understand the "smart" BMW is not driving around or they miss the spot

The car doesn’t want to be seen as racist so is set to white and Asian mode .

Edited November 5, 2020 by ronaldo0

[hotchilli]

5 hours ago, graemeaylward said:

How racist is that!  Disgraceful stereotyping and racial profiling.  This is the 21st century for goodness sake and there is no place for racism of any type.

If the cap fits.... 

[Mickeem]

6 hours ago, canopus1969 said:

The Presenter is simply very insecure – so needs to have 9 others around him

 

 

They all are insecure

 

[Caldera]

Must have been a lucrative scam if they couldn't even afford a visa. Just saying.

 

[Freigeist365]

It runs in the family... ????????????

[ChipButty]

18 hours ago, Caldera said:

Must have been a lucrative scam if they couldn't even afford a visa. Just saying.

 

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