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A major police operation has led to the arrest of several suspects involved in a Chinese-run network forging Thai national identification cards and extorting money from victims. The operation, dubbed “CIB Game On,” targeted criminal groups involved in producing fake Thai ID cards, with one Chinese suspect facing an arrest warrant for a separate multi-billion-dollar fraud case in China.

 

The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) launched the operation on 5th March, conducting raids at 11 locations across seven provinces. The authorities apprehended six individuals, including Mr. Li, a Chinese national and his wife, Ms. Aye, at their residence in Chonburi. Additionally, four officials from Thailand’s immigration department were implicated in the fraud, facing charges of negligence and extortion.

 

The investigation began in late 2023 when a Chinese victim reported to the police that he had been extorted for 5 million baht by immigration officers after he was found in possession of a forged Thai ID card. The victim had paid 1 million baht to obtain the fake identification through a Facebook group offering such services. The fake ID was used to facilitate the victim’s application for a passport, where officers from the Thai immigration police allegedly demanded a further 2 million baht to avoid arrest. The victim eventually filed a complaint with the authorities, leading to the ongoing investigation.

 

It was revealed that the criminal network was composed of multiple groups, including a pair of suspects who arranged the sale of fake Thai ID cards. These documents were presented to Chinese nationals as legitimate, and victims were encouraged to use them to obtain Thai passports. The authorities also discovered that the extorted funds were laundered through a Chinese-owned nominee company, converting digital currencies into Thai baht.

 

Among the key suspects, Mr. Li was found to have an outstanding red notice from China for his involvement in a 3 billion yuan (approximately 14 billion baht) fraud case dating back to 2019. Mr. Li had fled to Thailand in 2021 using a tourist visa, and he purchased a Thai ID card from a network specialising in fake documents, enabling him to live and work in Thailand undetected.

 

 

The police have confirmed that the investigation will continue to expand, with further arrests expected as they uncover the full extent of the criminal network. The authorities are coordinating with Chinese law enforcement agencies to ensure that Mr. Li faces charges both in Thailand and in his home country. The operation highlights the growing issue of international crime syndicates using Thailand as a base for illicit activities, with a focus on identity fraud and money laundering.

 

The investigation also uncovered that several government officials were involved in facilitating the illegal activities, raising concerns over corruption within the public sector. The police have vowed to pursue all those involved and hold them accountable under Thai law.

 

-- 2025-03-07

 

5 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

when a Chinese victim reported to the police that he had been extorted for 5 million baht by immigration officers after he was found in possession of a forged Thai ID card. The victim had paid 1 million baht to obtain the fake identification through a Facebook group offering such services. The fake ID was used to facilitate the victim’s application for a passport, where officers from the Thai immigration police allegedly demanded a further 2 million baht to avoid arrest.

 

So the Chinese victim criminal knowingly purchased a forged Thai id card, with the intention of obtaining a Thai passport illegally.

Not sure what the penalty is for have a forged id card.

15 minutes ago, Tropicalevo said:

 

So the Chinese victim criminal knowingly purchased a forged Thai id card, with the intention of obtaining a Thai passport illegally.

Not sure what the penalty is for have a forged id card.

 

"The investigation began in late 2023 when a Chinese victim reported to the police that he had been extorted for 5 million baht by immigration officers after he was found in possession of a forged Thai ID card.

 

The fake ID was used to facilitate the victim’s application for a passport, where officers from the Thai immigration police allegedly demanded a further 2 million baht to avoid arrest.

 

The investigation also uncovered that several government officials were involved in facilitating the illegal activities"

 

So Thai immigration officers were found to committed extortion, twice. And it seems that they were complicit in producing these fake documents in the first place.

 

I wonder what the penalty is for those offences. Relocation to a different office?

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7 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

with one Chinese suspect facing an arrest warrant for a separate multi-billion-dollar fraud case in China.

Xi will welcome them back home

Chineese are in the forefront of crime in Thailand.

It took Cambodia years to correct the mistake of welcoming the Chineese with their casinos. 

For one million he should of been able to get a real one. You can get a PR card for a couple of hundred thousand.