Crime Fake Lawyer Arrested for Fraud After Scamming Over 30 Victims Out of Millions

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture courtesy of Matichon.

 

A man posing as a licensed lawyer has been arrested in Bangkok after allegedly defrauding more than 30 victims in Si Sa Ket province, with total damages amounting to several million baht.

 

The arrest was carried out by the Crime Suppression Division (CSD), following an order from Pol. Maj. Gen. Wittaya Sriprasertphap, Commander of the CSD. A team led by Pol. Col. Suriyasak Jirawat and Pol. Lt. Col. Athirat Thipcharoen apprehended the suspect, identified as Kitti 43, in front of a house on Soi Phraya Monthathurach Sriphichit 35-12 in Bang Bon district, Bangkok.

 

Kitti was wanted under an arrest warrant issued by the Si Sa Ket Provincial Court (warrant no. 689/2567, dated 16 October 2024) for fraud. Authorities also confirmed that he faces at least seven additional arrest warrants related to similar offences.

 

The investigation began in 2024 after dozens of residents in Si Sa Ket filed complaints with police. The victims reported that Kitti had falsely claimed to be a licensed attorney qualified to represent clients in court. He offered to handle both civil and criminal cases, convincing victims to pay legal fees ranging from 200,000 to 500,000 baht per case.

 

After receiving the payments, Kitti disappeared and failed to follow through on any legal proceedings. Preliminary estimates place the total losses in the millions of baht.

 

Police said the suspect repeatedly targeted individuals facing legal difficulties, exploiting their desperation and limited legal knowledge. He allegedly used perceived gaps in the justice system to lend credibility to his deception.

 

Authorities gathered substantial evidence before securing multiple arrest warrants. Investigators eventually traced the suspect to a hiding place in Bang Bon, where he was taken into custody without incident.

 

During questioning, Kitti denied all charges. He has been transferred to Si Sa Ket Provincial Court to face legal proceedings under the law.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Matichon 2025-06-21