Police raid in Na Jomtien uncovers Indian call scam operation

Police raided a residence in Na Jomtien, Chon Buri, targeting an Indian call scam operation. Acting on a Pattaya court warrant, Chon Buri police investigators, immigration officers, and other relevant officials conducted the raid after receiving reports about Indian nationals engaging in illegal activities.

A 20 year old Indian man claimed ownership of the residence, where 23 other Indian men were also found. The raid uncovered over 20 computers, supporting initial suspicions of a call centre scam operating out of Thailand. All 24 individuals were taken to Na Jomtien Police Station for further interrogation, said a police spokesperson.

“The names of the suspects were withheld by the police.”

Investigations revealed that twelve of the men had entered Thailand illegally. The other 12 were charged with failing to report their temporary residence changes within 24 hours, a requirement under Thai law, reported The Pattaya News.

In related news, Thai police arrested a woman involved in a money laundering scheme linked to a call centre scam that tricked victims into transferring 1.8 million baht. The woman confessed to opening bank accounts for the criminals for a fee.

Police arrested 40 year old Yupaporn, in front of a house in Chang Klang, Nakhon Si Thammarat.

This followed an order from Police Lieutenant General Worawat Watnakornbancha, head of the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB), and Police Major General Poomphat Pattharasirivongchai, commander of CCIB Division 5, along with Deputy Commander Police Colonel Buncha Srisuk and the news analysis team from CCIB Division 5. The arrest was made based on two warrants issued on September 7.

The case began when a victim reported to the police that someone posing as a credit card company official had called them. The caller claimed the victim used their credit card to withdraw cash to buy gold and was involved in illegal activities.