Online Scam Artist Arrested in Thailand: Over 2 Million Baht in Fraudulent Transactions

[snoop1130]

 

In a significant leap forward in the fight against cybercrime, a 29-year-old man was arrested in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand, accused of conducting a series of fraudulent activities online. Pongsiri Bunluewong has reportedly been linked with over 61 cases of e-commerce fraud, scamming customers out of more than 2 million baht.

 

It's a scenario that becomes alarmingly common; unsuspecting consumers place orders for goods ranging from powdered milk to rubber mattresses, only to find their money taken and their items never dispatched. After the payments had been made, the unsuspecting customers were blocked, leaving them with no form of communication.

 

The cases revolve around a Facebook page managed by Pongsiri under the moniker of “Thai Denmark Milk”. The page was seemingly legitimate, offering customers high-quality products at attractive prices, thus easily ensnaring unsuspecting victims.

 

After the local police had suspicions about Pongsiri, they contacted the Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD), resulting in a joint effort leading to his arrest and further investigations. Interestingly, the police were tipped off about Pongsiri’s activities when he personally wandered into Sichon Police Station, sparking their interest.

 

There were three existing warrants out for Pongsiri's arrest, all related to fraud and computer crimes, and all issued in the final months of last year.

 

What's striking about this case isn't just the large financial toll it’s taken on those who fell victim to the scam, but also the brazen way in which a single man was able to build a web of deception on a well-known social media platform and abuse the trust of online shoppers.

 

Authorities hope that Pongsiri’s arrest will bring justice to those affected, and serve as a stern warning to others considering exploiting the world wide web for fraudulent gains. For Thailand’s Cyber Police, this case is a valuable testament to the importance of their work in maintaining trust, security, and order in online commerce.

 

Whilst Pongsiri's arrest represents a victory against online fraudsters, it also highlights the ever-present pitfalls and risks associated with e-commerce. It reminds us all of the need for more robust protective measures and remains vigilant when shopping online.

 

As the investigation continues, it’s hoped that more insights into this cyber fraud network can be unearthed, bringing additional criminals to justice, and potentially reducing the likelihood of further fraudulent activities in the future. For now, however, the story stands as a stark reminder of the dark side of the digital age.

 

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-- 2024-05-09

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[worgeordie]

17 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

scamming customers out of more than 2 million baht.

 

A part timer , then 

 

regards worgeordie 

[Photoguy21]

It would help if banks, when informed about possible scammers, put a watch on the relevant account to see the incoming and out going transactions. Right now they seem reluctant to do that.

[theblether]

I was talking to an Australian guy who's girlfriend was jailed for 12 years for this type of fraud.

[NativeBob]

would be funny if he was innocent and that was just a setup by some dannish jerk who used this unfortunate fella bank account. 

AFAIK bank accounts are about 5K if you buy in bulk <<< (trading, crypto, casino and similar biz)

[Confuscious]

Was his "Thai Denmark Milk" account SPONSORED by FaceS..t?

[hotchilli]

Cash on delivery or forget it.

[newbee2022]

16 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

 

In a significant leap forward in the fight against cybercrime, a 29-year-old man was arrested in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand, accused of conducting a series of fraudulent activities online. Pongsiri Bunluewong has reportedly been linked with over 61 cases of e-commerce fraud, scamming customers out of more than 2 million baht.

 

It's a scenario that becomes alarmingly common; unsuspecting consumers place orders for goods ranging from powdered milk to rubber mattresses, only to find their money taken and their items never dispatched. After the payments had been made, the unsuspecting customers were blocked, leaving them with no form of communication.

 

The cases revolve around a Facebook page managed by Pongsiri under the moniker of “Thai Denmark Milk”. The page was seemingly legitimate, offering customers high-quality products at attractive prices, thus easily ensnaring unsuspecting victims.

 

After the local police had suspicions about Pongsiri, they contacted the Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD), resulting in a joint effort leading to his arrest and further investigations. Interestingly, the police were tipped off about Pongsiri’s activities when he personally wandered into Sichon Police Station, sparking their interest.

 

There were three existing warrants out for Pongsiri's arrest, all related to fraud and computer crimes, and all issued in the final months of last year.

 

What's striking about this case isn't just the large financial toll it’s taken on those who fell victim to the scam, but also the brazen way in which a single man was able to build a web of deception on a well-known social media platform and abuse the trust of online shoppers.

 

Authorities hope that Pongsiri’s arrest will bring justice to those affected, and serve as a stern warning to others considering exploiting the world wide web for fraudulent gains. For Thailand’s Cyber Police, this case is a valuable testament to the importance of their work in maintaining trust, security, and order in online commerce.

 

Whilst Pongsiri's arrest represents a victory against online fraudsters, it also highlights the ever-present pitfalls and risks associated with e-commerce. It reminds us all of the need for more robust protective measures and remains vigilant when shopping online.

 

As the investigation continues, it’s hoped that more insights into this cyber fraud network can be unearthed, bringing additional criminals to justice, and potentially reducing the likelihood of further fraudulent activities in the future. For now, however, the story stands as a stark reminder of the dark side of the digital age.

 

File photo for reference only. Courtesy of Google

 

-- 2024-05-09

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61 cases and only 2 Millions?

Apprentice obviously 😂

[john donson]

In a significant leap forward in the fight against cybercrime

 

lol... in the 100+ million baht per day scams in TH