Police apprehend a travel agency owner accused of defrauding customers out of 4 million baht (US$ 115,495) in deposit money for European tours. The suspect, 47 year old Supachoke, was arrested in front of his Thonburi accommodation after a considerable number of victims filed complaints.

 

Yesterday, in response to several complaints, officers from the Consumer Protection Police Division (CPPD) arrested Supachoke on charges of collaboration in fraud, inducing false information into a computer system, and causing damage to the tourism industry. The arrest took place in front of Bupa Phra Ram in Thonburi, Bangkok.

 

The complaints were lodged by multiple victims who had deposited money with the travel agency owned by Supachoke for the purchase of European tour packages. After making the payments, they found themselves unable to embark on the planned tours, resulting in a total loss of more than 4 million baht, reported Khaosod.

 

Upon receiving the complaints, CPPD officials gathered evidence and obtained an arrest warrant. It was subsequently discovered that Supachoke was on his way to give testimony in a similar case filed at Bupa Phra Ram police station. Officers then proceeded to arrest him at the location.

 

By Nattapong Westwood

Caption: Picture courtesy of การเมือง-ชุมชน Facebook

 

Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/crime/travel-agency-owner-arrested-for-defrauding-customers-of-4-million-baht-in-european-tour-deposits

 

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3 masked; 3 not.  3 cheers for consistency.

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

causing damage to the tourism industry.

Surely this is a capital offence?

A troll post using a concealed obscenity has been removed.