Seven Africans arrested for duping Thai women

[Lite Beer]

Seven Africans arrested for duping Thai women
The Sunday Nation

PATTAYA: -- Seven African men were arrested in Chon Buri province for allegedly duping nearly 100 Thai women of Bt10 million totally in the past five years, Chon Buri police chief Pol Maj-General Nitipong Niamnoi told a press conference yesterday.

The suspects were Nigerians Williams Chinwedunna, 39, Kenneth Ovuegbe, 40, Emmanuel Onyedikachi Iromuanya, 32, Uchechukwu Nwaogu, 30, Mater Ukwugu, 26, and Udoji Fidelis Anaekwe, 31 and one Ghana national Kofi Mensah, 37. They were arrested at a southern Pattaya apartment along with seven computer notebooks, 11 cellphones and three computer tablets. The gang reportedly confessed to the crime.

Nitipong said the suspects allegedly pretended to be white wealthy European men. They wooed the victims via Facebook and online dating, promised to relocate to Thailand and marry them. They claimed that they had sent them expensive gifts but they didn't pass through Thai Customs hence the victims should help pay the Bt100,000-Bt200,000 in "fees", or they invited the victims to join a high-return business investment. The men were charged with illegal entry and police was trying to locate the victims to press more charges later, he said, urging their victims to contact the Muang Pattaya Police Station.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/national/Seven-Africans-arrested-for-duping-Thai-women-30254110.html

-- The Nation 2015-02-15

[tx22cb]

Is the Thai media racist?

Why is it that there are relatively few articles about Africans in the Thai press, but virtually all of these articles are crime-related ones (419 bank scam, black money scam, internet dating scam)?

For once, can I see some articles about black Africans in Thailand doing things in Thailand which show black Africans in a good light?

[Tokay]

Is the Thai media racist?

Why is it that there are relatively few articles about Africans in the Thai press, but virtually all of these articles are crime-related ones (419 bank scam, black money scam, internet dating scam)?

For once, can I see some articles about black Africans in Thailand doing things in Thailand which show black Africans in a good light?

Is that a rhetorical question?

[EmptyHead]

Who cares?

[NongKhaiKid]

What goes around comes around but totally unfair if Thais are the victims.

[Safari07]

They are blind to good deeds by Africans, that's why they will never report such. There are loads of Africans actively engaged in legit activities here but such stuffs are never reported.

[carvets]

I see this interesting form of logic quite often surrounding these kind of stories. Seems that because some Thai women have been unscrupulous and have ripped off husbands or boyfriends or whoever , then all Thai women who suffer a similar fate at the hands of the opposite sex deserve what they get . So apparently there are no innocent victims . Thats one big bucket of tar and one giant brush thats being wielded here.

I am glad to see however that these guys are being caught. They have defrauded so many people from so many countries of so much , whether its money , dignity or whatever.

[tx22cb]

Is the Thai media racist?

Why is it that there are relatively few articles about Africans in the Thai press, but virtually all of these articles are crime-related ones (419 bank scam, black money scam, internet dating scam)?

For once, can I see some articles about black Africans in Thailand doing things in Thailand which show black Africans in a good light?

Is that a rhetorical question?

Just thinking out loud .... oh, and I forgot the drug pedlars.

I am not African, or even black, but wanted to give Africans a shout out.

Which leads me to wonder - which Asian country would be considered the most black African-friendly one? Perhaps Malaysia, with the Islam/Muslim connection?

[z42]

Strange how the article seems to quickly gloss over how the girls paid large sums only because they thought that they would increase their money tenfold and up.

The only things that need to be commented on here relate to "the risk-reward concept" and the "if something appears too good to be true then it most likely is"concept.

These girls have only themselves to blame. It's a harsh lesson for sure, but this kind of stupidity or naivety reaps precisely what it sows

[loppylugs1]

Is the Thai media racist?

Why is it that there are relatively few articles about Africans in the Thai press, but virtually all of these articles are crime-related ones (419 bank scam, black money scam, internet dating scam)?

For once, can I see some articles about black Africans in Thailand doing things in Thailand which show black Africans in a good light?

Not unless you turn a torch on them

[loppylugs1]

They are blind to good deeds by Africans, that's why they will never report such. There are loads of Africans actively engaged in legit activities here but such stuffs are never reported.

Quote one.

[ExPratt]

Some stupid cow in Malaysia who was a secretary in our office got done TWICE by this sort of scam

Phone call from "Immigration" saying her man had the wrong visa but they could let him in for a deposit of 5000rm paid into an account. The stupid cow was calling people asking to borrow the money

[Gunna]

They are blind to good deeds by Africans, that's why they will never report such. There are loads of Africans actively engaged in legit activities here but such stuffs are never reported.

Quote one.

Never seen good deeds and legit activities and can't think of one example ,

Mostly offered drugs by them, trying to scam me or are street hookers.

Very difficult when so many enter illegally, overstay, don't have a work visa etc

[recycler]

They may get rich on selling the course on how to do it

Getting money out of Thai woman in Pattaya isn't the easiest way to make a living!

[ronthai]

When in doubt (=always when strangers - and most others - offer you free stuff), check here:

http://www.419eater.com/

<<<< Link to another forum removed >>>>

Edited February 15, 2015 by metisdead
13) You will not post links to other Thailand forums, or forums which could reasonably be construed as competition to Thaivisa.com or its sponsors.

[Lupatria]

Retirement is near. I need the names and addresses of at least a couple of those female morons

[VINCENT2012]

This matter is ridiculous compare to what all farang from all the world lost with thai woman in general.

that should be a real affair where the thai autorities should put the nose in and change some laws to protect the farang interest against all those big spiders.

[Hans vliege]

Is the Thai media racist?

Why is it that there are relatively few articles about Africans in the Thai press, but virtually all of these articles are crime-related ones (419 bank scam, black money scam, internet dating scam)?

For once, can I see some articles about black Africans in Thailand doing things in Thailand which show black Africans in a good light?

ALL the NIGERIAN people and staying in Thailand, Spain, Egypt, Greece are VERY BAD CRIMINALS.

They can make a song, "black is BLACK you don't see your money back". They don't care about there victims with there big smile and white teethes the smile to you very friendly, promise you the best offer and are only thinking Howe I can press more money out my victim. Close the borders for this black ones!

[cgtours]

Thousands have been scammed in our Country by Nigerians ! They are 99% involved in Illegal activities in any Country they are permitted entry into..Never mind the Drug Lords ! IMMIGRATION should take note.!

[Basil B]

When I read the headline could not help but think of the "roll over" joke (6 under the bed).

[carvets]

There is certainly some very low opinions of Thai women here . Or is it women in general. Or maybe its just a good indication of the type of women that most people in this thread associate with . Without knowing any of the women involved or their circumstances , apparently they are all deserving of being taken to the cleaners . And of course nobody here has ever been guilty of trying to improve their situation with the least amount of effort.

These scammers are pros and know how to target women all over the world ( and men ), gullible , single or widowed , desperate and lonely women some who are just looking for something better in their lives. But they wont get any sympathy here,...no they're just greedy and deserve what they get because some woman somewhere did something evil to some man. Sounds awfully like a Misogynists support group.

Edited February 15, 2015 by carvets

[CapeCobra]

Is the Thai media racist?

Why is it that there are relatively few articles about Africans in the Thai press, but virtually all of these articles are crime-related ones (419 bank scam, black money scam, internet dating scam)?

For once, can I see some articles about black Africans in Thailand doing things in Thailand which show black Africans in a good light?

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Mission impossible! I wish I could have helped.

But, at least, I can show a black African in a good light:

[ALLSEEINGEYE]

I know this bunch was in Pattaya so I am not sure how they get away with their crap there, but I would really like to see the BIB from Lumpini here in Bkk get their asses handed to them for letting the Africans work their shady deals and drug trafficking around Sukhumvit.

[dodojero]

Of course it's illegal what those guys did, so they deserve a punishment. But to send a high amount of money to strange guys or for strange guys who they only know from the Internet deserves a lesson as well. I don't feel pity with that stupid girls. I guess, they earned their money too easy.

[srn89]

Thats a few more Scumbags off the streets, HOPEFULLY for a long time

[MyFriend You]

Is the Thai media racist?

Why is it that there are relatively few articles about Africans in the Thai press, but virtually all of these articles are crime-related ones (419 bank scam, black money scam, internet dating scam)?

For once, can I see some articles about black Africans in Thailand doing things in Thailand which show black Africans in a good light?

Is that a rhetorical question?

Just thinking out loud .... oh, and I forgot the drug pedlars.

I am not African, or even black, but wanted to give Africans a shout out.

Which leads me to wonder - which Asian country would be considered the most black African-friendly one? Perhaps Malaysia, with the Islam/Muslim connection?

I have flown a dozen times from Addis Ababa to Bangkok, on Ethiopia Airlines, looked around and only see a few white faces - the Business/First class is filled with well dressed 'moneyed' Africans . Most have originated from West Africa, travelling thru Addis to BKK or onward to Malaysia - vice versa on the return, normally the plane back to Addis from BKK is 3/4 filled with returning Africans that were in Kuala Lumpur - so I am sure there are a good number of legitimate tourist Africans .................. but there is always a % of bad guy/gals as well. Just like any Ethnic Group - I'll hold my tongue on my opinion the of ethnic groups from North Africa and the Middle East rather than risk censorship.

[wabothai]

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Is the Thai media racist?

Why is it that there are relatively few articles about Africans in the Thai press, but virtually all of these articles are crime-related ones (419 bank scam, black money scam, internet dating scam)?

For once, can I see some articles about black Africans in Thailand doing things in Thailand which show black Africans in a good light?

Nigerians my friend, not black Africans.

[Don Aleman]

+ There is no reason for an African male to come to Thailand. They are not noted for being archeologists. Scientists,beach lovers or souvenier buyers. Thailand, unlike the US, and UK ,offer no immigrant "freebies" They are however, wherever they wander, noted for robbery/scams. rape. Murder so why isn't Thai law enforcement more closely scrutinizing/monitoring/interrogating Africans BEFORE THEY LEAVE THE AIRPORT ? I've read at least 50 stories featuring Africans and everyone involved crime ! A great system is used by Australia and Thailand should pattern their entry program after theirs.

[surfinglife]

Is the Thai media racist?

Why is it that there are relatively few articles about Africans in the Thai press, but virtually all of these articles are crime-related ones (419 bank scam, black money scam, internet dating scam)?

For once, can I see some articles about black Africans in Thailand doing things in Thailand which show black Africans in a good light?

That would be a very short article....

[Rimmer]

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