On November 6, 2023, in the early hours leading into the morning, police detectives from the Muang Chiang Rai Police Station reported that a Chinese national, Mr. Wu Wen Jun, claimed he had been deceived by a call center scam to travel to Chiang Rai province.

 

He managed to escape and alerted the authorities. Upon investigation, Mr. Wu revealed that he and others were accommodated at a hotel in San Sai, Muang Chiang Rai district, reported Siam Rath.

 

Officials promptly checked the hotel and found a group of 20 Chinese men and women, mostly aged between 25 to 35, along with three cars driven by Thais, including Mr. Boonyarith (last name withheld), a 42-year-old from Bang Lamung, Chonburi.

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Further investigation revealed that all Chinese individuals were without proper immigration documents, including Mr. Wu.

 

Preliminary inquiries determined they had been transported from Tachilek in Myanmar, arriving at approximately 1 pm on November 5.

 

The journey involved switching vehicles twice before reaching their accommodation. Authorities are investigating whether these individuals are victims of the call center scam or have any connections to the criminal group to proceed with legal actions.

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Initially, Mr. Boonyarith has been charged with "aiding foreign nationals (Chinese) to evade arrest for illegal entry."

 

The 21 Chinese nationals have been charged with "being foreign nationals who entered and remained in the kingdom without permission," as the law enforcement continues to unravel the case.

 

Top Picture: Siam Rath

 

-- ASEAN NOW 2023-11-07

 

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2 hours ago, webfact said:

Officials promptly checked the hotel and found a group of 20 Chinese men and women, mostly aged between 25 to 35,

 

      Insurgents!

Immigra ought to work this "scam"

 

 

39 minutes ago, ignore it said:

Immigra ought to work this "scam"

 

 

Maybe they did at the border crossing?