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A Thai durian vendor in Nonthaburi, near Bangkok, has bravely stepped forward to expose a disturbing online scam. On July 2, the 36-year-old woman filed a police complaint against a man masquerading as "James," who tricked her into sharing explicit images before blackmailing her for 50,000 baht (approximately 1.4 million Thai Baht).

 

Accompanied by her lawyer, she approached the Mueang Nonthaburi Police Station, determined to raise awareness and protect others from falling prey to similar tactics. She candidly shared her ordeal with the media, highlighting the manipulative nature of the scammer.

 

The woman recounted how the suspect initiated contact through Facebook on June 29, swiftly steering their conversation towards inappropriate topics. He sent her an unsolicited photo of his genitals and promised 500 baht in return for a photo of her breasts. Initially hesitant, she sent a random picture sourced online. However, "James" was not fooled and continued applying pressure until she reluctantly provided a real image, for which he never paid the promised 500 baht.

 

Despite feeling unsettled, she continued engaging with him. The extortion escalated when he proposed a payment of 5,000 baht for more explicit images, which she refused to provide. The situation deteriorated further when James claimed his wife had found their correspondence and threatened to expose the photo to her family and friends unless she paid 50,000 baht.

 

Disconcertingly, James's so-called wife added to the pressure, issuing threats of legal action for adultery and breaching the Computer Crime Act. She suggested they could settle the matter discreetly if the victim complied with the demand.

 

Unable to afford the hefty sum, the woman sought legal counsel. Her lawyer, Natatchapong Boonkird, recommended pursuing legal action against the scammer, whom he labelled as a fraudster. They have handed over the suspect's bank details to the police, who are now actively investigating the matter and attempting to apprehend him.

 

This case serves as a stark reminder of the potential dangers lurking within online interactions. It underscores the importance of vigilance and the need for prompt legal action if threatened. The woman’s courage in coming forward not only seeks justice for herself but also warns others against falling into similar traps.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-07-04

 

 

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 she sent a random picture sourced online.  she continued engaging with him.

 

She is one of these insane women that I wish I met more of when I was single 

52 minutes ago, Harsh Jones said:

She is one of these insane women that I wish I met more of when I was single 

You poor thing, thats not even close to insane. lol

On 7/4/2025 at 5:57 PM, snoop1130 said:

blackmailing her for 50,000 baht (approximately 1.4 million Thai Baht).

Don't some people check before posting.

On 7/4/2025 at 11:57 AM, snoop1130 said:

who tricked her into sharing explicit images

 

No pics, it didn't happened.

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