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Police have arrested a 52-year-old man known for the “Toey Top Model” on allegations of running a fake modelling scheme that defrauded more than 10 victims of over 10 million baht, causing significant financial losses to families who believed they were investing in their children’s futures. The suspect was taken into custody on 23 December 2025 in Nonthaburi province following multiple arrest warrants linked to fraud and computer crime offences.

 

According to police, the suspect, identified as Mr Jarungsak, was arrested at a house in Bang Bua Thong district under an order from the Crime Suppression Division. He is accused of jointly defrauding the public and entering false information into a computer system in a way likely to cause damage to the public, under a warrant issued by the Criminal Court on 17 July 2024.

 

Investigators said the case dates back to 2023, when victims discovered a project called “TOP MODELL 2022” advertised on Facebook. Parents reportedly enrolled their children, some aspiring to become professional models, after being persuaded that the programme would lead to genuine modelling opportunities both in Thailand and overseas.

 

The scheme required participants to complete 160 hours of training at a cost of 1,000 baht per hour, totalling 160,000 baht per person. Victims were also allegedly encouraged to pay an additional 17,900 baht per person for expenses related to overseas fashion shows, including costs for accompanying parents.

 

Police said that when the promised international modelling work failed to materialise, victims attempted to recover their money but were repeatedly delayed or ignored. Contact with the organisers was eventually lost, prompting multiple complaints to police stations in different areas before the suspect was tracked down and arrested.

 

Authorities further revealed that Mr Jarungsak faces a total of nine additional arrest warrants, including four under the Computer Crime Act and five related to cheque offences. He also reportedly has a criminal history involving 18 previous cases. His wife, Ms Piyanuch, is listed as a director of the company involved in the project.

 

Khoasod reported that Dduring questioning, the suspect denied all charges. Police have transferred him to Makkasan Police Station for further legal proceedings, while investigations continue to identify any additional victims and trace financial transactions linked to the alleged scam.

 

 

Key Takeaways

 

• Police arrested a 52-year-old suspect on 23 December 2025 over an alleged fake modelling scheme.

• More than 10 victims reportedly lost over 10 million baht through training and travel fees.

• The suspect denies all charges and has been handed over for further prosecution.

 

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 Adapted  by  Asean Now from Khaosod 2025-12-24

 

 

 

Well, it's clear he did not spend any of the 10 million on clothing or home improvements.