Cyber police announced the operation to dismantle a scammer network, arresting the secretary to the chief of Paknam Provincial Administrative Organization involved in an investment fraud gang causing losses exceeding 3 million baht. The suspect initially denies any connection with the scammer or call center gang.
At 13:30 on 4 Mar 2026 GMT+7, at the Technology Crime Suppression Division Headquarters in Muang Thong Thani, Pak Kret District, Nonthaburi Province, Pol. Maj. Gen. Thinkorn Rangmat, Deputy Commander of the Division; Pol. Maj. Gen. Kantapong Chairungreung, Deputy Commander assisting the Division; Pol. Maj. Gen. Chatchapatkan Klayklung, Deputy Commander; Pol. Maj. Gen. Siriwat Deepor, Commander of Division 1; Pol. Col. Monchai Boonlert, Superintendent of Unit 2; jointly announced the operation to dismantle the scammer network and arrest the secretary to the Paknam PAO chief involved in an investment fraud causing over 3 million baht in damages.
Pol. Maj. Gen. Thinkorn stated that the case began when Unit 2 of Division 2 received multiple online complaints through the "thaipoliceonline.go.th" system. Victims reported encountering Facebook pages advertising free stock trading lessons. They contacted these pages and added contacts on LINE app, where they were then persuaded to invest in stock trading. The victims trusted this, registered, and clicked a link to install the “UOB Securities (TH)” app—a fake application created by the criminals. When money was transferred into the app, it displayed investment amounts and profits, convincing victims that their investments yielded real returns, prompting them to invest more. Ultimately, they were unable to withdraw any funds.
Additionally, some victims found Facebook pages advertising online packaging jobs. When they showed interest and inquired further, the scammers claimed that to work in packaging, one must first invest as a condition to join. The victims complied and transferred money multiple times to the scammers’ bank accounts but were ultimately unable to withdraw the funds.
Following this, Pol. Lt. Gen. Surapol Prembutr, Commander of the Technology Crime Suppression Division, ordered an investigation. He assigned Pol. Lt. Gen. Naradet Thiprak, Acting Commander of the Division; Pol. Maj. Gen. Thinkorn Rangmat, Deputy Commander; and Pol. Maj. Gen. Sarayut Junnawat, Commander of Division 2, to lead the field investigation. Preliminary checks indicated losses exceeding 3 million baht.
Evidence was collected and court warrants were obtained from Samut Prakan and Rayong provincial courts to arrest 23 suspects involved with fake accounts and beneficiaries. They face charges including supporting fraud by impersonation, supporting fraudulent entry of false data into computer systems likely to cause damage, and allowing others to use bank accounts, electronic cards, or phone numbers without intent for personal or related business use, knowing or should have known these would be used for technology crimes or other offenses.
On 3 Mar 2026 GMT+7, Pol. Maj. Gen. Thinkorn Rangmat, Deputy Commander, along with Pol. Col. Suwatchai Srithongsuk, Deputy Commander of the Technology Crime Suppression Division; Pol. Col. Monchai Boonlert, Superintendent of Unit 2; and Pol. Col. Pakornkit Thanwarin-kul, Superintendent of Unit 3, jointly led a coordinated raid with the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) to conduct multiple nationwide searches and arrests of suspects under court warrants.
The main target area was Samut Prakan Province, where police and AMLO officers executed court search warrants No. Kor 122-126/2569 from Samut Prakan Provincial Court. They simultaneously searched five connected locations believed to be involved.
The first search was at a house in Village No. 6, Bang Muang Subdistrict, Mueang District, Samut Prakan Province.
The search yielded evidence including 4 desktop computers, 4 laptops, 3 sets of bank account documents, 1 mobile phone, 2 bank checkbooks, 14 data storage devices, 1 gold necklace, and 7 sets of digital asset account opening documents across various platforms.
The second and third searches were at two companies located in Village No. 6, Tai Ban Mai Subdistrict, Mueang District, Samut Prakan. The first company operated in construction contracting, with Sittichai Chueathai, 35, as a company director and also serving as secretary to the chief of the Samut Prakan Provincial Administrative Organization.
The other company was involved in foreign currency exchange, with Sittichai as a shareholder. Seized evidence included a white Porsche Cayenne S and a black Mercedes-Benz C200.
The fourth search was at a condominium unit in Village No. 1, Bang Pu Mai Subdistrict, Mueang District, Samut Prakan. No persons named in warrants were found, nor any illegal items.
The fifth search was at a luxury condominium project on Bangna-Trad Road, Bang Kaeo Subdistrict, Bang Phli District, Samut Prakan, where key suspect Sittichai was arrested under warrants No. Jor.209/2569 and Jor.137/2569 dated 2 Mar 2026 GMT+7 issued by Samut Prakan and Rayong provincial courts, respectively.
He is charged with supporting fraud by impersonation and supporting fraudulent entry of distorted or false data into computer systems.
Seized evidence included 1 laptop, 5 mobile phones, 1 portable hard disk, 2 Mercedes-Benz cars, and 41 bank passbooks.
In initial interrogation, Sittichai denied involvement with the scammer or call center gangs, stating he only conducted digital currency trading business. He claimed ignorance of the identities of those transferring money to buy and sell digital assets, describing it as simple trading activity.
However, police remain skeptical because investigative evidence shows multiple complaint cases related to investment scams and stock trading connected to his bank accounts, both personal and corporate. Authorities continue to expand the investigation and seek to arrest additional members of the criminal network.