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Foreign Cyber-Fraud Suspects Arrested in Bangkok Raid

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Pictures courtesy of InsideThailand 

 

Metropolitan Police and cybercrime officers have arrested 15 foreign suspects accused of running a cryptocurrency investment scam from a warehouse-style property in the Nuanchan area of Bangkok. The operation was launched early on 15 November after officers responded to complaints of loud noise and unusual activity involving foreign nationals. Police seized laptops, mobile phones and written scripts allegedly used to deceive victims and all suspects were taken into custody for further investigation.

 

The raid followed orders from Pol Gen Thana Chuwong and Pol Gen Thatchai Pittaneelabutr directing Metropolitan Police investigators and cyber units to inspect the site. Patrol officers from Khok Khram Police Station received a report about disturbances at a parking lot between Soi Nuanchan 36 and 38, where foreigners were seen entering and leaving a warehouse-like building. When officers arrived, they found a Azerbaijani national outside, wearing a green shirt who could communicate in English and stated, “My friend is coming here,” before requesting five minutes for a companion to arrive.

 

The warehouse owner later reached the scene and helped police communicate with the group inside. The man in the green shirt cooperated and unlocked the metal door, revealing a large, windowless room. Officers used the peephole to observe individuals moving toward a back room, and when they entered, they found 14 people seated at computer stations with screens active, who became startled and attempted to flee before being detained.

 

Police reported that the group consisted of nine Azerbaijani, five Georgian and one Ukrainian suspect. Investigators confiscated 21 HP laptops, four Acer laptops, two ZTB 3000 routers, 16 mobile phones, 15 sets of headphones and chargers and five sets of scripted text believed to be used in the scam. Officers say the suspects had allegedly been operating websites that tricked victims into investing in digital currency or crypto-trading schemes.

 

Authorities have initially charged the group with participating in a criminal group, involvement in a transnational criminal organisation and working illegally as foreign nationals. All 15 suspects were transferred to investigators at Khok Khram Police Station for formal proceedings. Police are now working to expand the investigation to identify victims and potential links to wider international networks.

 

Further inquiries are expected to focus on the financial infrastructure behind the alleged scam and whether additional accomplices remain at large. Officers say evidence gathered from seized devices will guide the next phase of the investigation. The case is expected to continue as authorities analyse digital records and coordinate with foreign agencies.

 

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Key Takeaways

 

• Police arrested 15 foreign suspects in Bangkok for allegedly running a crypto-investment scam.

• Officers seized computers, phones and scripted messages from a warehouse in Nuanchan.

• The suspects face charges related to transnational crime and illegal employment.

 

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image.png  Adapted  by  Asean  Now from InsideThailand 2025-11-16

 

 

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