Man Arrested in Major Fake ID Operation in Pathum Thani

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Photo: The Thaiger

 

In a significant sting operation, police have apprehended a 36-year-old man in Pathum Thani for creating counterfeit identification cards, vehicle registration plates, and tax stickers. Phumipak Dokbua, operating from a rented house in the Golden Town housing estate, reportedly sold fake ID cards for 8,000 baht each, with counterfeit plates and tax stickers also part of his illegal repertoire. Phumipak admitted to using online resources to mimic official stamps and supplying these falsified items to customers across different areas for over a year.

 

Clients seeking his services would typically offer photos and personal details for up to four IDs at a time, which he tailored as requested, taking just a few days for each card. Phumipak never queried the intended use of the IDs, indicative of a larger network working discreetly across online platforms that the police have been monitoring closely.

 

The operation was part of a broader investigation into online vendors offering fake IDs, some of whom tricked customers with deposits before vanishing, while others, like Phumipak, successfully fulfilled orders. The police, armed with a search warrant from Thanyaburi Provincial Court, found an array of completed and in-progress documents, including counterfeit tax stickers and officer rubber stamps.

 

 

Phumipak’s arrest has initiated further probes into identifying both buyers of these counterfeit documents and possible accomplices. Interestingly, Phumipak’s own ID was discovered to be fraudulent, combining his photo with another person’s details. His past includes drug-related offences, and following a three-year prison term, he resorted to using a fake ID in place of renewing his legitimate one.

 

Currently, Phumipak faces charges connected to falsifying official documents, and his criminal history might increase the severity of pending legal actions. As investigations proceed, further arrests may follow, offering insights into this pervasive illicit trade.

 

-- 2025-01-23