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Police Rescue Chinese Scam Victim in Bangkok

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A Chinese man who was duped out of around 2 million yuan by a call centre scam has been rescued by officers from Pathum Wan Police Station after being found at a hotel in Bangkok. The operation took place on 29 June after Pol. Col. Sirichat Chanphromma, superintendent of Pathum Wan Police Station, instructed prevention, suppression and investigation officers to locate Mr Ma Mingze, a 25-year-old Chinese national.

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He was found safely at the Twin Towers Hotel in Rong Mueang, Pathum Wan district. Police said the investigation began after Chinese officals in Thailand informed officers they had been contacted by police in China seeking help to trace Mr Ma.

According to the information received, he had travelled to Thailand and was staying at the hotel. Pathum Wan police worked alongside Tourist Police, Immigration Police, detectives and patrol officers before locating him at around 3am on 29 June.

During questioning, Mr Ma told investigators he had been targeted by fraudsters posing as Chinese police officers. The scammers allegedly accused him of involvement in criminal activity and threatened legal action unless he transferred money to have the case dropped.

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He said he transferred money on four occasions while in Malaysia, paying a total of around 2 million yuan. The suspects then persuaded him to travel to Thailand, claiming they would arrange for his return to China, before instructing him to ask his parents for additional money to secure his release.

Police recovered two mobile phones belonging to the victim for forensic examination as part of the investigation. Officers have also contacted the victim’s father, who was due to arrive in Thailand on flight AK890 at 7.10am on 29 June 2026 to take his son home.

Daily News reported that Pathum Wan Police Station said it will continue examining digital evidence and coordinate with the relevant authorities as the investigation proceeds in accordance with the law.

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