snoop1130 Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Family members of ‘Shogun’ detained after alleged scam strands passengers By The Nation Immigration police have detained the mother and relatives of a suspect who allegedly cheated thousands of people with the promise of cheap trip to Japan during the Songkran Festival, a source said on Wednesday. Pasit Arinchalapit’s mother and four other relatives, all of whom were unidentified, were apprehended at a department store in the southern province of Ranong on Wednesday. Pasit, who is nicknamed “Shogun”, is wanted for allegedly running a scam luring people to pay about Bt10,000 to her company; Wealth Ever for a bogus trip to Japan during the Songkran holiday. The price of the nonexistent tour is considerably lower than that of other companies. However, when customers showed up at Suvarnabhumi Airport on Tuesday, they were told by airlines that chartered flights had not been booked for the trip. No one from the company came to the airport, leaving thousands of tourists stranded. The Tourism Ministry and police have provided assistance to the victims. Pasit’s firm is reportedly registered as selling dietary supplements. Tourism Minister Kobkarn Wattanawarangkul said she could face legal action for operating a tourism business without a permit, which carries penalties of two years in jail, a fine of not more than Bt50,000 or both. Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/news/national/30312143 -- © Copyright The Nation 2017-4-12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 12, 2017 Author Share Posted April 12, 2017 Manhunt launched for alleged fraudster Sinsae Shogun Police have launched a manhunt for a fraudster who allegedly cheated more than 1,500 people who bought cheap package tour to Japan from her phoney company, WealthEver, which is in fact a pyramid scheme operator. Police said that the alleged fraudster had changed her name and surname over ten times with the latest name being Ms Pasit Arinlapit, alias Sinsae Shogun. About 400 complaints have been lodged with the Crime Suppression Division police by victims of WealthEver after they were stranded at Suvarnabhumi international airport Tuesday after they found out that there was no flight to take them to Japan as promised by the phoney company. Police said that WealthEver was never registered as a direct sale company or a tour company. Police crime record shows that there are six fraud cases pending against Ms Pasit together with three arrest warrants. Full Story: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/manhunt-launched-alleged-fraudster-sinsae-shogun/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2017-4-12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petermik Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Thai,s ripping off other Thai,s.........well who would ever believe it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxpwzrd Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 "Pasit’s firm is reportedly registered as selling dietary supplements. Tourism Minister Kobkarn Wattanawarangkul said she could face legal action for operating a tourism business without a permit, which carries penalties of two years in jail, a fine of not more than Bt50,000 or both." Well that is a deterrent for sure! Thai "punishments..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ijustcashier Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Hang them!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z42 Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Dreadful. 3 arrest warrants out but no arrests made, a 2 year max sentence (eligible for immediate suspension due to it being under 3yrs) and / or a fine of 50k baht when likely millions of baht have been pocketed by this woman is a total disgrace and shows just how unfit for purpose the justice system and law enforcement arms are when dealing with any type of fraud. Embarrassing as per ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkidlad Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Wow. Go online and offer people deals that are simply too good to be true. Hook, line and sinker. With the kinda punishments being dished out for operating without licenses, it's easy to see why some people think they can scam others without fear of any real punishment. I remember being accused of being 'negative' by a 'farang newbie' for saying that I only hand over cash to reputable companies and would have zero faith in a company here that I simply don't know. With so many idiots/dreamers around, it can be hard to muster any sympathy for people who are reckless with their cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 "Police crime record shows that there are six fraud cases pending against Ms Pasit together with three arrest warrants." I guess they told her to report into the station,as they do, and she never did,now it's turned into a big case,so looks like they are going to have to start moving,and find her. suspect she is the only one that made it to Japan. regards Worgeordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinneil Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Sorry i cannot believe that a Thai person would do such a thing. My wife is always telling me that Thais are honest people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainman34014 Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 11 minutes ago, colinneil said: Sorry i cannot believe that a Thai person would do such a thing. My wife is always telling me that Thais are honest people. She should meet my Thai wife who says you should never trust any Thai, including members of your own family as they are all trying to get something for nothing ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sphere Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 1 hour ago, snoop1130 said: Police crime record shows that there are six fraud cases pending against Ms Pasit together with three arrest warrants. Not enforced until now as usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odysseus123 Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 33 minutes ago, colinneil said: Sorry i cannot believe that a Thai person would do such a thing. My wife is always telling me that Thais are honest people. 19 minutes ago, trainman34014 said: She should meet my Thai wife who says you should never trust any Thai, including members of your own family as they are all trying to get something for nothing ! I need to combine these two posts in the spirit of ongoing reconciliation.. At 8 am my wife states that Thais are very honest people and by 6 pm she is earnestly advising me that the exact opposite (including family) is true. I do not know what to believe... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overherebc Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 35 minutes ago, Odysseus123 said: I need to combine these two posts in the spirit of ongoing reconciliation.. At 8 am my wife states that Thais are very honest people and by 6 pm she is earnestly advising me that the exact opposite (including family) is true. I do not know what to believe... ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 A post content from a Thai language news site has been removed. This is the English language side of the forum, English is the only acceptable language anywhere on ThaiVisa including Classifieds, except within the Thai language forum, where of course using Thai is allowed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonmoon Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 oh sorry. The scam team and the Tom shogun has already been caught and arrested in ranong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overherebc Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Probably all a mistake. The bookings were meant for next year, maybe!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anon4546543 Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Scammers are everywhere. They target simple honest people all around the world. The perps should get 10 years jail in an extreme male gay prison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallGuyJohninBKK Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 I see reports saying that the main scammer's family has been arrested/detained. I'm not seeing anything as yet saying the main scammer herself has been arrested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overherebc Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 I think the best one was the guy in USA who sold many and I mean many fly killers that would last a lifetime and would kill any kind of flying bug for 1 dollar. It would also be replaced when worn out and came with full instructions for use. For your dollar you got a small wooden block and a small wooden hammer. The instructions read; Catch fly, place on block and hit with small hammer. It was reported he won the court case when sued because the item did exactly as described. I know off topic but my mind works in strange ways. ????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluespunk Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 2 hours ago, snoop1130 said: Family members of ‘Shogun’ detained after alleged scam strands passengers Alleged? 1500 people at airport. No planes chartered. No reps from the company around. Owner of business not licenced as a tour operator on the run. I think it's safe to say it's a scam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluespunk Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 1 hour ago, trainman34014 said: She should meet my Thai wife who says you should never trust any Thai, including members of your own family as they are all trying to get something for nothing ! That meeting might not turn out too well but would make compelling television viewing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anon4546543 Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 6 minutes ago, Bluespunk said: That meeting might not turn out too well but would make compelling television viewing. I love reading your views. Don't always agree but for sure you are entertaining. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evadgib Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Methinks there's a 'T' missing from her current alias: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gk10002000 Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 That's a lot of people in a short amount of time. Does this person(s) really think they can continue to get away with this without being caught? I trust the Thai officials can freeze those company accounts, track the payments and money transfers quickly, etc? Anyway, moral of the story is "if it looks too good to be true, it probably is". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemonjelly Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 They've just caught her according to the Bangkok Post, she's been whisked away in a chopper to the CSD in BKK for a chat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anon4546543 Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 1 minute ago, lemonjelly said: They've just caught her according to the Bangkok Post, she's been whisked away in a chopper to the CSD in BKK for a chat. I hope she ends up in a gay male only jail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PremiumLane Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 3 hours ago, spiderorchid said: Scammers are everywhere. They target simple honest people all around the world. The perps should get 10 years jail in an extreme male gay prison never understand some posters fascination with male rape in prisons and how it seems to be an acceptable punishment for any criminal wrong doing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anon4546543 Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 33 minutes ago, PremiumLane said: never understand some posters fascination with male rape in prisons and how it seems to be an acceptable punishment for any criminal wrong doing No fascination from me. But the scum of the world need to be treated by the scum of the world. ( Of course excepting that you may be a tad gay) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonmoon Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Relax guys, no one needs to get rape. The prison time alone in this case is enough. For committing 1 count of fraud, its 5 years in prison. In this case 3500 people means 3500 x 5 = 17500 years in prison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIWIBATCH Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Make the cops pay and reimburse the customers that have been scammed.." for sitting on their <deleted> and doing nothing about the 3 outstanding arrest warrants..one from 2012"...had they acted then this scam would quite possibly of never happened... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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