Scam alert: Thai men charged for deceiving foreigners with false promises to resolve criminal charges

[snoop1130]

 

Police charged two Thai men for allegedly deceiving foreigners in Thailand by promising to resolve their criminal charges in exchange for cash. The suspects denied the accusations, arguing that they intended to assist the foreigners.

 

The Deputy Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police (RTP), Torsak Sukvimol, received a tip off that two Thai men claimed to have connections with him and boasted about their ability to dismiss all criminal charges. They created a fake profile on the Line application, specifically targeting expats who were dealing with legal issues.

 

According to the police report, one recent victim was a foreign owner of a restaurant in the Sathon neighbourhood of Bangkok. However, specific details regarding the case were not disclosed.

 

After conducting a further investigation into the case, officers discovered that it was well-grounded. They then conducted raids at the houses of the two suspects, identified as 58 year old Khunnadate Thanthanakorn and 40 year old Amphut Kutsena.

 

Khunnadate’s house in the Lat Krabang district of Bangkok was raided first but he was not present. While searching the premises officers discovered a card indicating Khunnadate’s affiliation as a reporter for the Thai Police Newspaper, seven bank books, and a record documenting funds he had collected from victims.

 

By Petch Petpailin

Caption: Photo via Facebook/ POLICETV สถานีโทรทัศน์สำนักงานตำรวจแห่งชาติ

 

Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/scam-alert-thai-men-charged-for-deceiving-foreigners-with-false-promises-to-resolve-criminal-charges

 

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[Mac Mickmanus]

They should arrest the foreigners as well , attempting to bribe police officers is a serious offence 

[hotchilli]

10 hours ago, Mac Mickmanus said:

They should arrest the foreigners as well , attempting to bribe police officers is a serious offence 

Crims helping crims Lol

[flyingtlger]

11 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The suspects denied the accusations, arguing that they intended to assist the foreigners....

LOL! Right.......

 

[jcmj]

It’s always best to deal directly with the people you have a problem with and work something out. I’m sure there are several people in the offices willing to help for a fee. ????