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

 

 

You can't do that it's our job

He should be extorted daily in Bang Kwan.

On 6/22/2025 at 4:42 AM, Georgealbert said:

The suspect, identified as Mr. Suchart Sombatchai, also known by aliases “Inspector Wat” and “Inspector Sak,”

I was going to say you can't make this stuff up... but he did !

Tip of the iceberg...

You can tell easily tell a real  senior police inspector from a fake one.

 

The real one’s got a badge, a belly, and a side hustle. The fake one’s got a fake badge, the same belly — but is the hustle.

How do they know how many victims were scammed? how much money was accumulated..? if you want to know if there are more victims - surely it would be best to show his face ?

“Fast work” by our boys in brown…

44 minutes ago, Nickcage49 said:

“Fast work” by our boys in brown…

No wonder.  The rate they were losing their own income at...

On 6/21/2025 at 10:42 PM, Georgealbert said:

 

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

 

 

That’s the boys in brown’s job. Naughty man 😤

Why does it look like the uniformed guys in the OP photo with the suspect are smiling?

They all seem to find it highly amusing from the photograph.

 

These scams can cause immense anxiety to the victims, especially the elderly.

12 hours ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said:

Why does it look like the uniformed guys in the OP photo with the suspect are smiling?

 

I was thinking the same as you, it's not in the least bit amusing for the victims.

5 minutes ago, Scouse123 said:

They all seem to find it highly amusing from the photograph.

 

These scams can cause immense anxiety to the victims, especially the elderly.

It isn't affecting them so it means nothing.

He's due a promotion !