Jordanian Begging Gang Exploits Children at Bangkok ATMs, Prompting Arrests

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Lieutenant General Itthipol Itthisanranachai, the chief of the Immigration Bureau, announced the apprehension of a Jordanian begging gang that had been causing disturbances in Bangkok's Nana district.

 

The group of seven Jordanian nationals, including Turfeh Mohammad Mousa Jumah, Oruba Faisal Shamsi Jumah, Ohood Ghalab Shaker Jum', Sayel Faisal Shamsi Jumah, Ahmad Hayel Shaker Jumah, Hazeem Mohammad Musa Jum, and Anaam Mohammad Musa Jum'ah, were exploiting the sympathies of locals and tourists alike, using small children to pressure people at ATM machines, reported Thai Rath.

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

The arrests, made on November 27th, came in response to complaints from businesses in the Sukhumvit area. The Jordanian gang, temporarily residing in a Nana district hotel, targeted individuals for cash withdrawals at ATMs, employing tactics such as approaching tourists, soliciting funds, and following those who gave money for repeated requests.

 

Lieutenant General Panthana Nuchanart, the Deputy Chief of Immigration Police, stressed that the gang's activities violated the terms of their stay in Thailand.

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

As a result, authorities swiftly revoked their permits due to concerns about public safety and social disruption. While investigations into their finances revealed no evidence of an organized syndicate handling the funds, collaboration with Chinese authorities has been initiated to further scrutinize both the injuries sustained and the financial transactions. Authorities remain vigilant in addressing such cases to maintain public order and safety in the country.

 

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Picture: Thai Rath

 

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[ChrisY1]

Are they on tourist visas..I guess that staying in a hotel answers that....to be deported?

I can imagine if I was doing this and got caught, I'de be kicked out...it taking Thai peoples' work:)

[bamnutsak]

Most of these begging syndicates operate under the informal purview of the BMA's Thetsakij (Sidewalk to Cigarette Police).

 

 

[Emdog]

3 hours ago, ChrisY1 said:

Are they on tourist visas..I guess that staying in a hotel answers that....to be deported?

I can imagine if I was doing this and got caught, I'de be kicked out...it taking Thai peoples' work:)

Probably turned in by the Chinese begging gangs... can't really picture Thai cops looking into this from their own sense of law enforcement, duty

[hotchilli]

Back to Jordan you go.

[sikishrory]

Beggars everywhere in Bangkok. What's different about these ones...

Ohhh Jordanian.

Can't have that.

[giddyup]

15 minutes ago, sikishrory said:

Beggars everywhere in Bangkok. What's different about these ones...

Ohhh Jordanian.

Can't have that.

No cannot. Beg in Jordan.

[NedR69]

Nasty phucker sleeping on the bed with no linens.

[paul1804]

21 minutes ago, NedR69 said:

Nasty phucker sleeping on the bed with no linens.

Did you expect anything different? 

[DJ54]

There’s organized beggars in many parts of the world… I’ve seen first hand in US and Mexico. Unfortunately it makes it difficult for those that need the help to eat. Offering to buy food instead of giving money helps weed out some in for profit

beggars… because they want money not food…

[mokwit]

Lower Sukhumvit is a Free Trade Zone now.