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Foreign National Arrested for Using Counterfeit Notes to Purchase Sunglasses at Chatuchak


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Bang Sue Police Station officers apprehended a foreign national for allegedly using counterfeit banknotes to buy sunglasses at the popular Chatuchak Market in Bangkok. The suspect, identified as Mr. Su Zhenfeng, a Chinese citizen, was found in possession of 95 counterfeit 1,000-baht bills.

 

The arrest took place on October 27, after the police were alerted by the market’s radio communication centre around 15:45. Officers, led by Police Colonel Phuwadol Unphothi, Chief of Bang Sue Police Station, arrived at the scene following a report from a local shop owner. Patcharanat Somboonserm, the owner of a sunglasses stall, claimed that Mr. Su had attempted to buy a pair of sunglasses priced at 200 baht, handing over a 1,000-baht note for payment. Upon closer inspection, Mr. Patcharanat realized the banknote was counterfeit and promptly notified the authorities.

 

Upon arrival, officers conducted a search of Mr. Su and uncovered 95 counterfeit 1,000-baht notes. All the notes carried the same serial number, 7J 4556865, and bore the word “COPY” on the watermark area on the reverse side. The police seized the counterfeit currency as evidence and escorted Mr. Su to Bang Sue Police Station.

 

Since Mr. Su does not understand Thai, a translator was called in. During questioning, Mr. Su denied knowing the banknotes were fake, insisting that he used the notes unaware of their counterfeit nature. Despite his denial, authorities have informed him of his rights and the charges against him, which he continues to contest.

 

The case is now under further investigation by the Bang Sue Police Station to determine the source of the counterfeit currency and assess whether Mr. Su is part of a larger operation.

 

Picture courtesy of police.

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-- 2024-10-28

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