Fake Aristocrat Facing Criminal Charges After Dramatic Police Station Leap

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture courtesy of Matichon.

 

A man accused of impersonating high-ranking officials and defrauding a Thai actress of tens of thousands of baht is now under investigation for multiple offences following a dramatic incident at Khok Khram Police Station. The suspect, referred to publicly as “Mr. Hot,” attempted to leap from the third floor of the police station in an apparent escape attempt during questioning on the afternoon of 7 April.

 

The dramatic scene unfolded around 15:40 while Mr. Hot was being interviewed by officers in the crime suppression room on the third floor. According to police, the man asked to use the toilet, then suddenly ran out of the room and climbed onto the balcony wall, before jumping. 

 

 

His body struck the metal roof of a car park before hitting the ground. Rescue personnel were dispatched immediately and confirmed he was unconscious but still breathing. He is currently under medical care.

 

Police stated that the suspect was not yet officially under arrest at the time of the incident and could not be handcuffed. They added that he had not exhibited any obvious signs of distress prior to the leap.

 

Earlier in the day, at 14:20, the suspect had reportedly confronted actress and model Rinyarat “Kanar” Watcharorotsiri at the police station, claiming she had blackmailed him for 10 million baht and all her claims are lies.

 

The case had escalated after social media figure Gun Jompalang and actress Kanar appeared on a talk show, revealing shocking claims about the man’s deceit. They alleged that Mr. Hot had impersonated government officials, fabricated high-level connections, including to the Prime Minister and even donned a civil servant’s uniform while using an official-looking vehicle to impress and manipulate.

 

Kanar stated that she was gifted what she believed to be 50 baht-weight gold and diamonds, only to discover later the gold was fake. She also revealed that Mr. Hot had falsely claimed to have received a royal marriage blessing, which led her to believe his intentions were legitimate.

Later on the same day, Police Lieutenant General Trirong Phiewphan, Commissioner of the Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD), confirmed that legal proceedings are now underway against the suspect. He noted that the scam involving a fabricated chat message requesting a 98,000 baht champagne purchase, allegedly as a gift for the Prime Minister, which constituted fraud and a violation of the Computer Crime Act.

 

Investigations revealed that Mr. Hot had manipulated screenshots to create a fictitious Line chat with Lt. Gen. Trirong, using the officer’s Facebook photo to lend authenticity. Lt. Gen. Trirong stated that the impersonation of his identity made him a victim as well.

 

“The tactics used resemble those of call centre scam gangs,” said the commissioner, urging the public to be wary of romantic scams and claims of connections to high-ranking officials.

 

Speaking after filing a complaint, Kanar said the suspect’s leap from the police station was both unnecessary and futile. “If he truly believed he was innocent, he should present his evidence. Jumping from a building won’t make this go away, our country has laws,” she said. “I have confidence in the evidence and am ready to proceed legally.”

 

Police are now investigating further possible victims and additional offences, with charges including fraud and violations under Thailand’s Computer Crime Act. The suspect remains under medical observation as legal proceedings continue.

 

-- 2025-04-08

 

[Gsxrnz]

Has all the hallmarks of a successful soap opera plot. In fact, I'm not really sure if this is a news article or an actual review of a TV series.  

[edwinchester]

Aim for the bushes.

[PJ71]

The news stories seem to becomming more and more bizarre by the day...

[save the frogs]

so what's the romance scam exactly?

they make cold calls to women pretending to be hi-so and offering marriage?