THAI POLICE ARREST THREE WOMEN LINKED TO NIGERIAN-OPERATED ROMANCE SCAM WORTH OVER SIX BILLION BAHT
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Thai police have arrested three women suspected of being part of a romance scam network allegedly run by a group of Nigerians, which defrauded victims of more than six billion baht. The romance scam network is believed to be extensive and operates internationally.
According to the Bangkok Post, the suspects, identified only as Jutharat, Janjira, and Jiraphan, were arrested on Sunday in Chachoengsao, Nonthaburi, and Yala provinces.
Police said the women face charges of involvement in transnational crime and money laundering. The coordinated operation was led by Pol Maj Gen Pattanasak Bupphasuwan, commander of the Consumer Protection Police Division (CPPD).
Authorities revealed that the arrests followed a months-long investigation into a criminal syndicate believed to have been operating since 2019. This syndicate, part of the larger romance scam network, used fake online relationships to trick Thai victims into transferring money through digital platforms.
Investigators allege that the three women acted as recruiters within the romance scam network, sourcing individuals willing to open mule bank accounts used to receive and conceal the proceeds of the scam.
According to police, the suspects also made cash withdrawals and received commissions ranging from 2% to 10% on each fraudulent transaction.
The suspects have denied all allegations, while police confirmed that investigations into the broader romance scam network are ongoing to identify other members of the international fraud network.
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