Elderly German Extorted by Fake Policeman in Pattaya, Police Investigate

[Georgealbert]

 

Pictures from Facebook.

A 77-year-old German national has filed a police complaint in Banglamung, alleging that a man posing as an undercover police officer extorted money from him at his home in Naklua, Chonburi province.

 

The victim, identified only as Mr Udo, reported the incident to investigators at Banglamung Police Station with the help of a translator. He stated that a 34-year-old Thai man, known only as Mr M, visited his residence dressed in plain clothes, but resembling that of an undercover officer. Mr M claimed to be part of the Region 2 investigation unit and accused Mr Udo’s Thai girlfriend of using illegal drugs.

 

 

According to Mr Udo, Mr M threatened that his girlfriend could face arrest unless he paid 8,000 baht as a “protection fee” to avoid prosecution. To bolster the deception, Mr M handed over a sticker bearing the logo of the Royal Thai Police and instructed Mr Udo to place it on his door, claiming it would deter any police units from conducting further checks.

 

Fearful and believing the threat to be genuine, Mr Udo complied and paid the demanded amount.

 

The ruse began to unravel when Mr Udo’s stepson attended a local fair and discovered that similar police-logo stickers were being sold openly for just a few baht. Upon discussing the matter with the family, Mr Udo realised he had likely been deceived and promptly returned to the police station to lodge a formal complaint.

 

Following the report, investigators summoned Mr M for questioning. He denied impersonating a police officer, claiming instead that he regularly played football with off-duty officers and owned police-branded attire as a result. Mr M insisted that the payment was simply a fee for “watching over the area” and preventing local youths from causing disturbances near Mr Udo’s home.

 

Despite his denial, Banglamung Police remain sceptical of Mr M’s explanation. However, due to a lack of conclusive evidence at this stage, officers have documented the suspect’s details and released him pending further investigation.

 

Authorities have confirmed that they will continue to gather evidence and, should sufficient proof emerge, legal action will be pursued without exception.

 

 

-- 2025-04-11

 

[Andrew Dwyer]

Or, the alternative ending.

 

Impressed with Mr M’s extortion racket they decided to release him to continue his work with an aim to poach his ideas to add to their corrupt agenda ……. allegedly .

[KireB]

UDO? Balls to the walls!

[mikebell]

Real police investigate fake police posing as real police?

 

1 hour ago, Georgealbert said:

Mr M, visited his residence dressed in plain clothes, but resembling that of an undercover officer.

Is there an undercover uniform?

[Woke to Sounds]

1 hour ago, Andrew Dwyer said:

Impressed with Mr M’s extortion racket they decided to release him to continue his work with an aim to poach his ideas

 

Congrats

 

Hope you reailze you just described how the real world actually works  😂

[cdemundo]

I object to a 77 year old man being characterized as "elderly".

I consider a man age 77 to be best described as "in the prime of life".

[save the frogs]

12 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

visited his residence dressed in plain clothes

don't let people into your home.

 

also, even the police needs a warrant to enter your home, don't they? and police are always in pairs at least and never alone? and a plain clothes policeman would never show up to your home. 

 

[Olav Seglem]

But if "mr udo" hopefully know his girlfriend is "clean", why pay??

 

[JoePai]

Phew, first glance I thought that said 'Bum Police' on the blue uniform

[newbee2022]

6 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

 

Pictures from Facebook.

A 77-year-old German national has filed a police complaint in Banglamung, alleging that a man posing as an undercover police officer extorted money from him at his home in Naklua, Chonburi province.

 

The victim, identified only as Mr Udo, reported the incident to investigators at Banglamung Police Station with the help of a translator. He stated that a 34-year-old Thai man, known only as Mr M, visited his residence dressed in plain clothes, but resembling that of an undercover officer. Mr M claimed to be part of the Region 2 investigation unit and accused Mr Udo’s Thai girlfriend of using illegal drugs.

 

 

According to Mr Udo, Mr M threatened that his girlfriend could face arrest unless he paid 8,000 baht as a “protection fee” to avoid prosecution. To bolster the deception, Mr M handed over a sticker bearing the logo of the Royal Thai Police and instructed Mr Udo to place it on his door, claiming it would deter any police units from conducting further checks.

 

Fearful and believing the threat to be genuine, Mr Udo complied and paid the demanded amount.

 

The ruse began to unravel when Mr Udo’s stepson attended a local fair and discovered that similar police-logo stickers were being sold openly for just a few baht. Upon discussing the matter with the family, Mr Udo realised he had likely been deceived and promptly returned to the police station to lodge a formal complaint.

 

Following the report, investigators summoned Mr M for questioning. He denied impersonating a police officer, claiming instead that he regularly played football with off-duty officers and owned police-branded attire as a result. Mr M insisted that the payment was simply a fee for “watching over the area” and preventing local youths from causing disturbances near Mr Udo’s home.

 

Despite his denial, Banglamung Police remain sceptical of Mr M’s explanation. However, due to a lack of conclusive evidence at this stage, officers have documented the suspect’s details and released him pending further investigation.

 

Authorities have confirmed that they will continue to gather evidence and, should sufficient proof emerge, legal action will be pursued without exception.

 

 

-- 2025-04-11

 

He got his money back ???😳

[shackleton]

Corruption at its best 😱 even  the police are wary of taking action the guy should arrested and Jailed 

Maybe he has friends in the right places 🤔 

[hotchilli]

Just say okay, lets settle this at the station, where I will expect a translator and a lawyer

[Kinok Farang]

Wonder if the gf had anything do with it?

[Kinok Farang]

6 hours ago, cdemundo said:

I object to a 77 year old man being characterized as "elderly".

I consider a man age 77 to be best described as "in the prime of life".

Yep,77 is the new76.

[Scouse123]

9 hours ago, Andrew Dwyer said:

Or, the alternative ending.

 

Impressed with Mr M’s extortion racket they decided to release him to continue his work with an aim to poach his ideas to add to their corrupt agenda ……. allegedly .

 

They immediately asked the guy impersonating a police officer where their ' cut ' was.

[Scouse123]

1 hour ago, Kinok Farang said:

Wonder if the gf had anything do with it?

 

Makes you wonder, stranger things happen......especially in Pattaya...the family resort.

[ujayujay]

From my own experience I say: If a police officer approaches you alone regarding money, outside a checkpoint in Thailand, agree with him, but go with him to the next police station.....that works

[BerndD]

9 hours ago, cdemundo said:

I object to a 77 year old man being characterized as "elderly".

I consider a man age 77 to be best described as "in the prime of life".

î am 81, looking much younger: like 79, so it is OK to be described as "in the prime of life".

[worgeordie]

11 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

due to a lack of conclusive evidence at this stage, officers have documented the suspect’s details and released him pending further investigation.

So the German did not get his money back ....Mr M ,seems to be an agent of

the police ,or why should he just be let go like that

 

regards Worgeordie

[mr_lob]

This is absolutely outrageous! Leave the extorting to the real fuzz, will ya!

[Ralf001]

Have had the plain clothes undercovers raid my house (twice) on the same premise (Gf using/selling drugs) but for 20k they would walk away.

 

1st time I said nah.... take her, she did 30days in jail.

2nd time I said nah... take her, she is serving 10 yrs !

 

My wife was not impressed.

[jacko45k]

21 hours ago, save the frogs said:

don't let people into your home.

 

also, even the police needs a warrant to enter your home, don't they? and police are always in pairs at least and never alone? and a plain clothes policeman would never show up to your home. 

 

Not sure if that is true or not...... police can stop you on the street and search you without so I wonder. It might be useful to know what they can or cannot do without a warrant with all these fake ones conning folks lately. That said, I wouldn't know what a warrant looks like either, they could show me an old certificate with a stamp!

[Lucky Bones]

23 hours ago, Andrew Dwyer said:

Or, the alternative ending.

 

Impressed with Mr M’s extortion racket they decided to release him to continue his work with an aim to poach his ideas to add to their corrupt agenda ……. allegedly .

Mr M now pays 50% of his extortion moneys to the RTP.🙃🙃

[Tailwagsdog]

Should of written him a cheque 😁

[save the frogs]

13 hours ago, jacko45k said:

Not sure if that is true or not...... police can stop you on the street and search you without so I wonder. It might be useful to know what they can or cannot do without a warrant with all these fake ones conning folks lately. That said, I wouldn't know what a warrant looks like either, they could show me an old certificate with a stamp!

Yes, but on the street or in your home is two different things.

 

Right, we have no idea what a warrant looks like or if they even need one. 

 

Let's suppose cops showed up to my door unexpected. I think I might want to actually call the local police station to verify if they're real police. Or just mention it to the guys at the door. If they're fake cops they might get scared and get lost. Not sure how I would handle it. But also, maybe some intuition is needed. If they're scammers, you might be able to get a vibe for it.