Crime Fake Police Inspector Arrested for Extorting Over 2,000 Victims

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture courtesy of Daily News.

 

A man posing as a senior police inspector has been arrested along with his partner after allegedly extorting money from more than 2,000 victims, including Thai business owners and foreign residents, by falsely claiming to represent various police units.

 

The arrest was announced during a press conference at Koh Phangan Police Station by Pol. Lt. Gen. Natthakorn Praphayon, Deputy Commissioner of the Immigration Bureau, alongside senior officials from Immigration Division 6 and Surat Thani Provincial Police.

 

The suspect, identified as Mr. Suchart Sombatchai, also known by aliases “Inspector Wat” and “Inspector Sak,” was detained along with Ms. Suphattra Muldee, who was wanted under a separate warrant. Both were apprehended in Nong Sang District, Nong Bua Lamphu Province, under arrest warrants issued by the Koh Samui Provincial Court for impersonation and fraud.

 

According to the police, Mr. Suchart had been impersonating officers from multiple units, including Immigration Police, Tourist Police and local law enforcement. He contacted individuals, mostly business owners and expatriates on Koh Phangan, demanding money under the guise of “supporting” official operations. Victims were reportedly threatened with legal trouble if they did not comply.

 

Pol. Maj. Gen. Songprod Sirisukha, Chief of Immigration Division 6, said the scam had caused significant distress among the local and foreign communities, damaging public trust in law enforcement. While some victims complied and transferred money, others grew suspicious and refused.

 

Mr. Suchart has a lengthy criminal record with multiple past arrests for impersonating police officers in Pattaya and Patong. After gathering sufficient evidence, authorities tracked the couple down and made the arrest.

 

Both suspects confessed to the charges. They have been handed over to investigators to face prosecution for fraudulently presenting themselves as public officials.

 

Authorities urge anyone who may have been contacted or extorted by the suspects to report the incident to Koh Phangan Police Station to support further legal action.

 

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Daily News 2025-06-22

 

 

[ozz1]

You can't do that it's our job

[blaze master]

He should be extorted daily in Bang Kwan.