Chinese Man Arrested in Pattaya for Pawn Shop Scam with Fake Gold

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture of arrest.

 

Pattaya Tourist Police have arrested a 29-year-old Chinese man, Mr. Deng Huanyou, for orchestrating a scheme involving fake gold jewellery at pawn shops across the city. The arrest took place on December 25, at Pattaya Third Road, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi.

 

The suspect was caught with a forged gold bracelet weighing 3.5 baht and a pawn ticket from a local pawn shop dated the same day. Police also confiscated 80,000 baht in cash, believed to have been obtained from the fraudulent pawn.

 

The arrest followed a series of complaints from local pawn shop owners who reported being duped by a foreign man pawning fake gold jewellery. By the time the forgery was discovered, the suspect had already fled with the cash.

 

Upon learning of the incidents, Pol. Lt. Gen. Saksira Phueakam, Commissioner of the Tourist Police Bureau, instructed officers to track down the perpetrator swiftly.

 

Investigators received a tip-off that the suspect had recently pawned a counterfeit gold bracelet at a well-known pawn shop on Pattaya Third Road. Police set up surveillance and intercepted Mr. Deng as he exited the shop. 

 

Upon searching him, officers found the pawn ticket, a fake gold bracelet, and the cash. Confronted with overwhelming evidence, the suspect admitted to his crime and collapsed to the ground in apparent shock, requiring assistance to stand.

 

Mr. Deng later confessed to the charges and has been handed over to Pattaya Police for further legal proceedings. He faces charges of fraud and is expected to be prosecuted under Thai law.

 

Authorities have urged pawn shop owners to remain vigilant against similar scams, especially during the busy holiday season.

 

-- 2024-12-26

 

 

[mushroomdave]

Isn't the gold tested?

What's the scam?

(that he isn't good at?)   🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

 

[hotchilli]

20 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Mr. Deng later confessed to the charges and has been handed over to Pattaya Police for further legal proceedings. He faces charges of fraud and is expected to be prosecuted under Thai law.

His New Year celebration just took a twist.

[RichardColeman]

20 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

and collapsed to the ground in apparent shock, requiring assistance to stand.

Ah, gotta love the fake health issues when being found to be a criminal.

 

Give in a year in prison, should be enough for him never to return

[jacko45k]

5 minutes ago, RichardColeman said:

Ah, gotta love the fake health issues when being found to be a criminal.

 

Give in a year in prison, should be enough for him never to return

Drama Queen or the possum reaction!

[henryford1958]

Isn't all Chinese gold fake (filled with tungsten)?

[newbee2022]

22 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

suspect admitted to his crime and collapsed to the ground in apparent shock, requiring assistance to stand.

Not even a job as an actor in sight I suppose.🥳

[Woke to Sounds of Horking]

22 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Confronted with overwhelming evidence, the suspect admitted to his crime and collapsed to the ground in apparent shock, requiring assistance to stand.

🤣

[Emdog]

3 hours ago, RichardColeman said:

Ah, gotta love the fake health issues when being found to be a criminal.

 

Give in a year in prison, should be enough for him never to return

Just following the former PM's lead I reckon

[Bruce Aussie Chiang Mai]

On 12/26/2024 at 9:50 AM, Georgealbert said:

 

Picture of arrest.

 

Pattaya Tourist Police have arrested a 29-year-old Chinese man, Mr. Deng Huanyou, for orchestrating a scheme involving fake gold jewellery at pawn shops across the city. The arrest took place on December 25, at Pattaya Third Road, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi.

 

The suspect was caught with a forged gold bracelet weighing 3.5 baht and a pawn ticket from a local pawn shop dated the same day. Police also confiscated 80,000 baht in cash, believed to have been obtained from the fraudulent pawn.

 

The arrest followed a series of complaints from local pawn shop owners who reported being duped by a foreign man pawning fake gold jewellery. By the time the forgery was discovered, the suspect had already fled with the cash.

 

Upon learning of the incidents, Pol. Lt. Gen. Saksira Phueakam, Commissioner of the Tourist Police Bureau, instructed officers to track down the perpetrator swiftly.

 

Investigators received a tip-off that the suspect had recently pawned a counterfeit gold bracelet at a well-known pawn shop on Pattaya Third Road. Police set up surveillance and intercepted Mr. Deng as he exited the shop. 

 

Upon searching him, officers found the pawn ticket, the fake gold bracelet, and the cash. Confronted with overwhelming evidence, the suspect admitted to his crime and collapsed to the ground in apparent shock, requiring assistance to stand.

 

Mr. Deng later confessed to the charges and has been handed over to Pattaya Police for further legal proceedings. He faces charges of fraud and is expected to be prosecuted under Thai law.

 

Authorities have urged pawn shop owners to remain vigilant against similar scams, especially during the busy holiday season.

 

-- 2024-12-26

 

 

Crooks robbing crooks, what's the problem?

[mokwit]

On 12/26/2024 at 9:50 AM, Georgealbert said:

The arrest followed a series of complaints from local pawn shop owners who reported being duped by a foreign man pawning fake gold jewellery. By the time the forgery was discovered, the suspect had already fled with the cash.

Wonder how he did this? Sleigh of hand with a real one?

 

Gold shop owners look for the hallmarks of a handful of big producers and most/all?won't deal in gold that doesn't originate from them.

[AustinRacing]

No way. A Chinese selling fake goods?