Thai teen kidnapped for 500,000 baht ransom
A young Thai man has allegedly been taken hostage by a call centre scam gang, demanding a ransom of 500,000 baht from his family. If the ransom is not paid within one to two days, the teenager’s life may be in danger.
The incident was brought to light on social media yesterday, September 26, when Jenny Jenjura posted a plea for help. According to Jenny, her brother Theeraphat had claimed to have secured a scholarship to study in Japan and requested 500,000 baht from the family. Shortly afterwards, he disappeared, and the family received threatening messages demanding a ransom.
“Please help share this. Theeraphat’s family is in great distress and doesn’t know what’s happening. He told us he got a scholarship to study in Japan and asked for 500,000 baht. After he left, we received threatening messages.”
Jenny’s post went viral, with many people sharing it in hopes of locating Theeraphat. The family is desperate for any information that might help find him or confirm his safety. They are unsure if this is a staged event or a real hostage situation, but they are seeking all possible assistance to resolve the matter.
“Many people have been affected. Thank you to everyone who has shared the story. We still can’t contact him, but the threats to transfer money continue. It’s heartbreaking to see so many young people affected. Please help spread awareness.”
The police have been notified, and an investigation is underway to determine if this is indeed a case of kidnapping or a scam orchestrated by the call centre gang.
The public is urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities or communications to the police. In the meantime, Jenny and her family are holding onto hope and relying on the support of the online community to bring Theeraphat home safely, reported KhaoSod.
