Thai woman arrested for fraudulent Facebook charity scam in Rayong

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A 23 year old woman from Khon Kaen, Juthamas Poolmee, was apprehended by the Anti-Trafficking Police squad for fraudulently using Facebook to deceive charitable individuals into donating money.

 

The arrest, which occurred today at a dormitory in Chiang Nern, Mueang District, Rayong, followed a warrant issued by the Trat Provincial Court on November 20. Juthamas was charged with deceiving the public and dishonestly or fraudulently entering false data into a computer system.

Juthamas created fake Facebook profiles impersonating temples, monks, and animal shelters to solicit donations. She posted messages and images inviting people to donate money for merit-making. However, instead of forwarding the donations to the purported temples or shelters, Juthamas used the funds for personal expenses and leisure activities. In addition to soliciting donations under pretences, she also deceived people into transferring money in other ways, such as selling products, monthly mobile promotions, and online lottery sales.

 

The urgency of the investigation was heightened due to the potential social harm of leaving her at large, with the likelihood of more victims falling prey to her deception. Upon discovering that Juthamas was hiding in Rayong, the authorities promptly dispatched forces to apprehend her, reported Khao Sod.

 

by Nattapong Westwood

Photo courtesy of iStock

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2023-12-26

 

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[hotchilli]

Her computer classes at school were not wasted entirely.

[jippytum]

Facebook do nothing to stem the hundreds of scammers that have been reported to them.  Illegal Thal driving licences and fake sim card posts abound. 

[brianthainess]

Facefarce I keep well away from that crap, I can't belief people still send money to unknown people. Although I do have a bridge for sale contact me direct. Color and size may differ by a few hundred meters. will accept 100m baht or very near offer.

 

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[Confuscious]

99,99% of these scammers are supported by Facebook and Facebook received complaints from users.
The Thai authorities should prosecute Facebook for he scam too.
Allowing somebody to use the social media channel for practices that are against the law is cooperating in crime.
Time for Thailand to step in into that social media channel and bring them to court for allowing criminals to use and support their social media channel.