Chinese call centre gang raided in Chiang Mai
PHOTO: Chiang Mai City Life
Thai police have had a lot of success recently tracking down call centre gangs in all parts of the country. This time in Chiang Mai.
Chiang Mai City Life is reporting that a Chinese call centre scam operation was raided yesterday. Four Chinese citizens were arrested.
The arrests occurred on August 7 at a housing estate in tambon Tha Sala following a police tip-off relating to a possible Chinese call centre gang. As is often the case, the operation was based in Thailand but targeting people living in China.
According to a police report, the scammers would make calls and deceive the victims in to transfer money.
Police found four Chinese men in the offices, 25 year old Chen Bingwei, 27 year old Zheng Chunqiang, 17 year old Wang Jiqing and 25 year old He Weijei. All four were arrested and charged for working without work permits.
Evidence was seized including six laptops, over 10 mobile phones, computer and hard drives.
SOURCE: Chiang Mai City Life
