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In a brazen act of deception, two Thai men were apprehended by authorities for posing as police officers and extorting 5,000 baht from an Indian national in the central province of Sing Buri. This incident took place on June 9 and was promptly reported to the Mueang Sing Buri Police Station by the victim, 53-year-old Sanjay Siner.

 

Siner recounted how the duo, claiming to be law enforcement, coerced him into their vehicle on Sri Chamni Road. After forcing him to hand over the money, they unceremoniously left him by the roadside near a municipal office in Bang Pudsa sub-district. His account was verified with CCTV footage that captured the entire incident, including the make and model of the suspects' vehicle—a black and grey Chevrolet Optra SUV.

 

The breakthrough came when police identified and monitored the vehicle's movements. On June 12, they successfully intercepted it along the Sing Buri–Chai Nat Road, nabbing 48-year-old Sirichai Khao-sa-ard and 49-year-old Amnart Khamphon. A search of the vehicle revealed fake police uniforms and counterfeit police IDs, solidifying their fraudulent activities.

 

Both men admitted to the crime, revealing that they initially sought refuge in Nakhon Sawan province before returning, mistakenly thinking the case had been dropped. Further complicating their legal woes, drug tests conducted on both suspects returned positive results.

 

Currently, the police are contemplating serious charges. Under Section 145 of the Criminal Law, they could face charges of impersonating a government official, which could result in a sentence of up to one year in prison, a fine of up to 20,000 baht, or both. Additionally, the severity of the crime escalates under Section 313, which deals with unlawful detention for ransom. This infraction brings harsher penalties, including the possibility of the death penalty, life imprisonment, or a prison term ranging from 15 to 20 years, accompanied by fines between 300,000 and 400,000 baht.

 

Police have stated that the investigation remains active, with potential arrests of any further accomplices. This case has drawn attention to the sophistication of impersonator schemes and the importance of swift investigative measures to uphold justice and maintain public trust in law enforcement. As the investigation unfolds, the authorities are keen to ensure all involved parties are brought to account.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-06-13

 

 

At least this Indian guy doesn't need to lie to his family about what happened when he returns home.  Imagine some of the whoppers these guys who brought ladyboys back to their Pattaya hotel had to come up with when they explained to the wife how they lost their money.

I guess, since the OP does not say, that the Indian man never got his money back. 

Instances like this are the reason I never stop for anyone asking me unless they are in. uniform. I guess now I will have to add uniformed people to my list and just drive to a police station instead. hmm..