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Police Arrest 20 Indians in Investment Scam Raid in Pattaya

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Police have arrested 20 Indian nationals during a raid on a pool villa in Pattaya, Chon Buri, where officers uncovered what they described as an organised online investment scam operation targeting victims in India. The raid took place at 15:45 on 20 April 2026.

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Officers from Chon Buri Immigration Police and the Tourist Police in Pattaya surrounded and searched a two-storey villa in a housing estate in Soi Chaiyaphruek 2, following reports of suspicious activity involving a large group of foreigners. The property, measuring around 70 square wah, had high walls and was fully concealed from public view.

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Inside, officers found 20 Indians working at laptop computers in conditions resembling a call centre, with around 30 mobile phones arranged on tables. Investigators said the setup indicated a coordinated online operation rather than a residential stay.

Police discovered that the group was communicating with people in India, encouraging them to invest in trading schemes involving stocks, gold and cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin. The operation allegedly built trust by promising weekly and monthly returns to attract investors.

A total of 18 laptops, 30 mobile phones and documents outlining an organised structure were seized. The documents reportedly divided responsibilities into departments including call centre staff, marketing, finance and general operations. Some roles reportedly offered salaries of up to 100,000 rupees per month, or around 34,000 baht.

During questioning, all 20 reportedly confessed that they had entered Thailand in March, claiming they were tourists visiting during the Songkran holiday. They admitted to working as online administrators contacting potential investors and earning commissions based on funds received, with most victims based in India.

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Authorities also identified that 10 of the Indian nationals had failed to report their place of residence to immigration officials, in violation of Thai law. The 20 detained individuals have been charged with working in Thailand without permission, while those failing to report their address face additional legal action. Police said investigations are ongoing into financial transactions, the wider network and total damages caused by the scheme.

Authorities have warned the public to be cautious of online investment offers promising unusually high returns, stating that such schemes may be linked to transnational fraud networks.

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I wonder what makes it more attractive to do this from here rather than within India itself?

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