Picture courtesy of Siam Rath

 

The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has apprehended Kanokorn (surname withheld), accused of being part of an international scam syndicate linked to a network in Cameroon.

 

This group allegedly established 29 fake companies to fraudulently acquire payments for goods.

 

Kanokorn was arrested on 3rd July at 6 a.m. in Takuapa, Phang Nga, under a warrant issued on 26th May. The charges include involvement in a transnational crime organisation, inputting false computer data causing public and economic harm, fraud by impersonation, and money laundering.

 

Authorities captured her on the street in Takuapa, where she was informed of her rights and the charges. The arrest process was documented in compliance with laws against torture and enforced disappearance. After being briefed, she was handed over to special investigation officers for further legal proceedings.

 

This case, labelled as Special Case 118/2023, involves over 2,000 fraudulent websites generating damages exceeding 2 billion baht. Kanokorn is the 12th arrestee out of 24 suspects.

 

She allegedly set up fake companies alongside previously arrested Anuchart and Chantrarat. Kanokorn was listed as a director in two of these sham companies.

 

Eight of the fake companies were used to deceive victims into transferring money, with complaints filed in various areas, including Don Mueang, Thonglor, and Khlong Tan police stations, among others.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Siam Rath 2025-07-04

 

 

Not the sharpest criminals among some of these Thais. What did she expect would happen by establishing fake companies for money laundering?. While it's one thing to create fake companies in a foreign country where you don't live and don't intend to go back to, doing it right in your own backyard is simply foolish.

6 hours ago, webfact said:

The arrest process was documented in compliance with laws against torture and enforced disappearance

Isn't that the norm?