Rayong Woman's 1.7 Million Baht Scam Case Ignored, Police Only Help Celebrities

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A 50-year-old woman from Rayong, Kanlayaphat, has publicly criticised police efforts after falling victim to a scam that drained 1.7 million baht from her account. Claiming her case has been neglected for nearly a year, Kanlayaphat accuses the police of prioritising cases involving famous individuals.

 

The scam unfolded in April last year when a fraudster impersonating a Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) official convinced her to upload payment proof via a suspicious URL. Following a phone assurance that she had overpaid her bills, the scammer persuaded Kanlayaphat to perform a face scan, resulting in four fraudulent withdrawals totalling over 1.7 million baht from her savings.

 

 

 

Despite filing a complaint at Huay Pong Police Station, Kanlayaphat has had no progress updates, with police and the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) shifting responsibility. Frustrated by this standoff, she has turned to the media, questioning both police efficacy and the bank's security protocols.

 

Kanlayaphat's intention was merely to secure her retirement, and although sceptical of recovering her stolen funds, she hopes for the arrest of the perpetrator. Officers from the relevant police departments are yet to respond publicly to her claims. This case highlights issues of accountability and raises awareness about the vulnerability of individuals to sophisticated scams, irrespective of their standing, reported The Thaiger.

 

-- 2025-03-25

 

 

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1.7 M baht in a bank account? if nothing else, this displays a shocking lack of financial management awareness

[ozz1]

The police don't care if there's nothing in it for them  surely she would get text from the bank when withdrawals are made I do and most people do

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4 hours ago, it is what it is said:

 

1.7 M baht in a bank account? if nothing else, this displays a shocking lack of financial management awareness

 

Victim blaming already?

In theory, bank accounts are the safest place for one's money.

Foreign retirees need that much in their bank account for a couple's retirement visas.

I guess that you would put it under your mattress for safety.