webfact Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 On October 20, 2023, a devastating case of fraud came to light in Saraburi, Thailand. Klaew, an 85-year-old woman, was deceived by a close neighbour, resulting in a loss of over 6 million baht from her bank account. The incident unfolded after Klaew sold her land, depositing the proceeds into her account. The cunning neighbour tricked her into moving her bank account to another branch and obtained her ATM card, reported Siam Rath. Picture: Siam Rath Over the course of a year, the fraudster discreetly withdrew all the money, totaling 5.5 million baht. Klaew, distraught upon discovering the theft, reported the incident to the police. The suspect was imprisoned for a mere 45 days and continued to intimidate Klaew after release. Picture: Siam Rath Palita, Klaew’s 59-year-old daughter-in-law, sought to borrow money and uncovered the scam. Klaew, faced with the painful reality of her losses, has been left in a state of shock and despair. The family’s ordeal highlights the vulnerability of the elderly to financial crimes and underscores the need for heightened community vigilance and stronger legal protections. Pictures: Siam Rath -- ASEAN NOW 2023-10-21 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get your business in front of millions of customers who read ASEAN NOW with an interest in Thailand every month - email [email protected] for more information Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topt Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 7 hours ago, webfact said: The suspect was imprisoned for a mere 45 days and continued to intimidate Klaew after release. WTF No recompense, money all gone? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropposurfer Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 10 minutes ago, topt said: WTF No recompense, money all gone? Yeah what a total joke huh?!! So much for justice. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil2407 Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Take the neighbours land give it to her! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew65 Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 49 minutes ago, phil2407 said: Take the neighbours land give it to her! Take the neighbour's everything and give it to her, and then throw said neighbour in chokey for a few years. The only thing being, said neighbour is probably 'rich', and in Thai society the rich seem to get a pass where justice is concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 10 hours ago, webfact said: Over the course of a year, the fraudster discreetly withdrew all the money, totaling 5.5 million baht. Klaew, distraught upon discovering the theft, reported the incident to the police. The suspect was imprisoned for a mere 45 days and continued to intimidate Klaew after release. Thai Justice.... shameful 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Learn from this. In your old age make sure your neighbours are taxi drivers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 11 hours ago, webfact said: The suspect was imprisoned for a mere 45 days and continued to intimidate Klaew after release. I'm lost for words at the injustice of this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave0206 Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 3 hours ago, Andrew65 said: Take the neighbour's everything and give it to her, and then throw said neighbour in chokey for a few years. The only thing being, said neighbour is probably 'rich', and in Thai society the rich seem to get a pass where justice is concerned. Well he is not poor unless the 5.5 million is gambled away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwill Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 The moment the neighbor kept her bankbook and ATM card she should have went to the police. Not a year later. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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