A monk from Prachinburi is facing threats and demands for money after a video call with a woman turned into a blackmail plot. Phra Khru Samuha Anuwat, who has served at a temple in Kabin Buri for 20 years, alerted the police after the incident escalated.

 

The story began on 29 June when a woman using the Facebook name Nayada Nida Bunchuay contacted Phra Khru Samuha Anuwat. She expressed interest in understanding his reasons for becoming a monk and asked personal questions about love and commitment to his monkhood. The monk shared his past experiences but remained committed to his religious duties.

 

The woman then moved their conversation to his personal Line account. Over the course of a day, she requested photos, which he sent. That evening, during a video call, she undressed in front of the camera. The monk quickly ended the call but soon received messages threatening to release the video unless he paid up.

“Shocked and worried about my reputation, I was asked to transfer 20,000 baht (around £460) to delete the video,” Phra Khru Samuha Anuwat said. He complied, hoping to end the ordeal, but the demands only grew. The woman, now identifying herself as Malison Karun, asked for an additional 50,000 baht (around £1,150).

 

Unable to meet the higher demand and believing the photos were manipulated, the monk refused further payments. The threats intensified, with the woman claiming she had numerous associates who could make his life difficult, even threatening to disrupt the temple.

 

Unable to resolve the issue on his own, Phra Khru Samuha Anuwat reported the blackmail to Police Lieutenant Somchai Prukpaiboonkit at Kabin Buri Police Station, providing all messages and evidence. The police are now investigating to find and charge the woman behind this extortion.

 

This incident highlights the increasingly sophisticated methods used in online scams, urging others to remain vigilant about personal interactions online.

 

Picture courtesy: ch-newsthailand

 

-- 2024-07-03

 

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4 hours ago, webfact said:

The woman then moved their conversation to his personal Line account. Over the course of a day, she requested photos, which he sent. That evening, during a video call, she undressed in front of the camera. The monk quickly ended the call but soon received messages threatening to release the video unless he paid up.

“Shocked and worried about my reputation, I was asked to transfer 20,000 baht (around £460) to delete the video,” Phra Khru Samuha Anuwat said. He complied, hoping to end the ordeal, but the demands only grew. The woman, now identifying herself as Malison Karun, asked for an additional 50,000 baht (around £1,150).

Should have gone straight to the police...

7 hours ago, webfact said:

That evening, during a video call, she undressed in front of the camera.

Extort me please. I am up for it.