The Anti-Online Fraud Center (ACSC) reports a continued sharp decline in online crime cases. Authorities have pursued interpreters for the 'Chinese boss' and dismantled a transnational mule account network. They also warn of scammers persuading victims to "move chats outside apps," leading them into fake groups that deceive them into transferring money.
The Anti-Online Fraud Center (ACSC), under the direction of Police General Thana Chuwong, Deputy Commissioner of Police and Director of the Police Cyber Taskforce, and Police Lieutenant General Jiraphop Puridet, Assistant Commissioner of Police and Deputy Director of the Police Cyber Taskforce, released statistics on cases and losses from the past week. From 30 May to 6 June 2026, 5,355 cases were reported through Thaipoliceonline, with losses totaling 128,002,691 baht. This reflects a decrease of 219 cases and nearly 9.86 million baht less in losses compared to 24–30 May 2026.
Analysis shows a clear downward trend in the overall number of cases compared to earlier in the year. Over the past two weeks, this decline has continued steadily. Similarly, financial losses have dropped significantly from peaks of up to 500 million baht per week to below 150 million baht weekly, with the latest week recording losses of 128 million baht.
However, when broken down by case type, "fraud related to goods and services" remains the most frequent, accounting for 84.2% of all cases. Meanwhile, "financial and investment fraud," though fewer in number, caused the highest monetary damage this week, totaling 39.61 million baht.
Data analysis of technology-related crime cases last week shows women are more frequently victims than men. The highest-risk group is aged 21–30, consistently targeted by scammers. Within this age group, the top three victimized case types are: first, fraud in buying and selling goods or services; second, impersonation scams; and third, fraud involving offers of benefits or returns.
In the past week, the ACSC coordinated with various banks in operations that led to the arrest of interpreters for the "Chinese boss" and two cases involving mule account networks. Four suspects were arrested: one Thai and three Cambodian nationals. Police also coordinated with local officers to promptly investigate and assist eight victims, preventing 21 victims from transferring money to scammers, saving over 855,900 baht.
Notable arrest results are as follows:
Case 1: Police from the Investigation Division, Provincial Police Region 6, expanded an operation to arrest Mr. Saharat (surname withheld), 23, Thai national, charged with "conspiracy to be a gang member and money laundering." He was caught at a condominium in Huai Khwang district, Bangkok. He served as an interpreter coordinating for the Chinese call center gang leader known as the "boss," also sourcing mule accounts and managing money laundering through cryptocurrencies. Authorities seized luxury brand items and a luxury car before handing him over to prosecutors and continuing investigations to arrest other involved parties.
Case 2: Police from the Crime Suppression Division, Provincial Police Region 1, arrested Miss Zhou Zhou, 30, at a department store in Mueang district, Pathum Thani province. She faces charges of illegal entry into the country and facilitating advertisements to buy, rent, or lend bank accounts, electronic cards, or e-wallets for use in technology-related or other crimes. Police seized four mobile phones, SIM cards, ATM cards, bankbooks, and evidence including photos of posts soliciting bank accounts and True Money Wallet purchases on a Facebook account named "Ple Mam," offering 1,000–5,000 baht per transaction. She was taken to Pathum Thani City Police Station for prosecution.
Examples of victim assistance cases include:
Case 1: ACSC officers coordinated with Bang Na Police Station to assist a 57-year-old male victim scammed into bidding on watches online. Investigation revealed he participated in live auction sales via Facebook and transferred money three times totaling 212,300 baht. Within 30 minutes of the transfers, bank officials detected suspicious transactions, suspected fraud, and promptly contacted the victim to freeze his banking app to prevent further loss. Attempts to contact the live auction page failed as it had blocked him. Police advised the victim to gather evidence and file a complaint at Bang Na Police Station to pursue the perpetrators.
The Anti-Online Fraud Center (ACSC) warns the public to beware of scammers encouraging victims to "move chats outside apps," a common trap leading to secret chat rooms filled with fake profiles. Online threats have intensified in various forms, including fraudulent sales, work-from-home scams, and high-return investment frauds. A key tactic is persuading victims to continue conversations on other platforms like Line or Telegram.
Fraudsters typically initiate contact or advertise on main platforms such as Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, or e-commerce and dating apps. They then use various pretexts—such as convenience, quick notifications, or transferring to an expert—to lure victims off the main platform. In reality, this tactic leads victims into "chat groups full of fake accounts" using avatar profiles that post fake reviews, payment slips, and profit screenshots to build false trust and pressure victims into transferring money.
Therefore, if you are contacted for online buying, selling, or investing and asked to "move the conversation to another platform," remain cautious and do not trust this request, as it is likely a scam to lure you into a fake group for fraud. Always verify carefully before transferring money to avoid falling victim. If you have any leads or suffer losses, report online at www.thaipoliceonline.go.th or call the AOC hotline at 1441, available 24 hours.