P.O.S. police arrested a network selling counterfeit perfumes in a Pattaya mall. The fakes imitated several counter brands at prices below the market rate. Investigation traced the money flow to a Malaysian financier, linking the operation internationally.
On 30 Aug 2026 GMT+7, Police Major General Thatchapoom Jaruprat, Commander of P.O.S., ordered Police Colonel Phuwadet Julakasewee, Chief of Division 1, P.O.S., along with Police Lieutenant Wisarut Thaichanad and Police Lieutenant Chanasek Rojanapitayakorn from the same unit, to lead a raid. They arrested Ms. Rattanaporn (surname withheld), 44, on charges of “offering for sale goods bearing counterfeit registered trademarks.” The arrest took place inside a department store in South Pattaya, Nongprue Subdistrict, Banglamung District, Chonburi Province. The seized items included 138 counterfeit perfume bottles mimicking brands such as Dior, YSL, Chanel, Armani, Gucci, Burberry, Versace, and Hermes, totaling 14 different items.
The investigation began when officers from Division 1, P.O.S., received a tip from a victim’s representative that a department store in South Pattaya was illegally selling counterfeit perfumes of several counter brands at prices below the market rate, mainly targeting foreign tourists. Authorities, together with the Department of Intellectual Property and authorized representatives from Parfums Christian Dior, inspected the store. They found Ms. Rattanaporn offering products to the public. Examination revealed the perfumes bore counterfeit trademarks, were packaged in sealed boxes mimicking genuine products, and were sold at 1,500 baht per bottle, with a promotion of buy two bottles, get one free, aimed particularly at attracting foreign tourists.
Checking the store’s payment methods revealed transactions via a QR Code linked to an account named “MR RACHEAL,” identified as a Malaysian financier. Authorities seized the counterfeit products, filed charges against the suspect, and transferred her and the evidence to Division 1, P.O.S. for prosecution. Investigations are ongoing to identify and prosecute other involved parties.