20-year Taiwanese fraud case resurfaces in Thailand as suspect couple arrested

webfact · June 28, 2023

A high-profile fraud case from Taiwan was reignited in Thailand after the main culprits were arrested. The couple, alleged to have escaped from Taiwan over 20 years ago, were found operating fraudulent activities under new identities. The scandal originally unfolded in early 2000, resulting in a loss of approximately 4 billion baht for over 4,000 investors.

The investigation into the infamous Taiwanese couple began with operational orders from high-ranking officials in the National Police Office. Led by General Damarongsak Kittiprapas and Roy Ingkhirojanakam, international criminals residing in Thailand and conducting illegal businesses became the predominant focus. This also extended to foreigners exhibiting suspicious behaviour while residing in Thailand. These illegal operations harm the peace, security, lives, and property of people, deteriorating the country’s reputation.

International criminal gangs hiding in Thailand often use the country as a base for committing crimes.

Under the guidance of officers General Pakapong Ghijapan, Lieutenant General Phanthana Nuchnarod, and Lieutenant General Piyathat Totosakulwong, the fraudsters were arrested. Lieutenant Colonel Pasuk Rattanapornada noticed the couple’s unusual activities. The husband, 64 year old ‘Golden,’ and his wife, 57 year old Muiky, with their gang of more than 10 people, had been indulging in fraud and escaping overseas for over 20 years.

by Nattapong Westwood

Top Photo by Khaosod.

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Full story: https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/crime/20-year-taiwanese-fraud-case-resurfaces-in-thailand-as-suspect-couple-are-apprehended-2

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