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  • Pattaya NewsPattaya police imposter caught on camera collecting ‘donations’

    Pattaya police imposter caught on camera collecting ‘donations’

    Residents in Central Pattaya’s Nong Or community were left stunned and suspicious after spotting a woman dressed as a police officer, going door-to-door and claiming to collect donations on behalf of the Pattaya Police Station. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, November 5, has raised serious concerns about a new wave of scams hitting local neighbourhoods. Described as middle-aged, with…

  • Bangkok NewsIranian man caught impersonating police to rob tourists in Bangkok

    Iranian man caught impersonating police to rob tourists in Bangkok

    Officers in Bang Rak apprehended an Iranian man impersonating a police officer to search tourists’ bags and steal cash. The suspect was finally caught at the Sadao checkpoint while attempting to flee to Malaysia. Police Major General Samart Phromchat, with local officers and immigration police, arrested 53 year old Ghiasi Arefhossein on charges of theft by impersonation. The arrest was…

  • Crime NewsInk-redible heist: Chon Buri tattoo shop duped by fake cop

    Ink-redible heist: Chon Buri tattoo shop duped by fake cop

    A tattoo shop owner in Chon Buri fell victim to a man impersonating a police officer, losing gold and valuable amulets worth 300,000 baht. The imposter, claiming to be a lieutenant from the Crime Suppression Division, exploited the owner’s trust by pretending to suffer from depression. Yesterday, October 15, journalists visited the tattoo shop in Ban Kao subdistrict, Phan Thong…

  • Thailand NewsOver 28% of Thais hit by fraud as AI scams soar

    Over 28% of Thais hit by fraud as AI scams soar

    Thailand is facing a scam epidemic, with more than a quarter of its citizens falling victim to fraudsters in just the past year, a bombshell report has revealed. A staggering 28% of Thais have lost money, according to new data from Whoscall developer Gogolook, in collaboration with the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) and ScamAdviser. The survey of over 9,000 Thais…

  • Thailand NewsFake cop caught with his pants down and penis out on social media

    Fake cop caught with his pants down and penis out on social media

    Mueang Chiang Mai Police Station in northern Thailand arrested a man impersonating a police officer after he sent lewd pictures of his penis to women on social media. A netizen took to a local Chiang Mai Facebook group to share a picture of the suspect and warned women to stay away from him because he randomly sent explicit pictures to…

  • Crime NewsFake officer gropes woman in Pattaya nightclub

    Fake officer gropes woman in Pattaya nightclub

    A Thai woman has reported to Pattaya police that a man posing as a cop groped her inside a nightclub on South Pattaya Road early yesterday. The 39 year old woman, referred to as Aim to protect her privacy, recounted the incident, which occurred while she was enjoying a song and a drink at the establishment. Aim described how a group…

  • Crime NewsWoman groped in Pattaya bar by man posing as inspector

    Woman groped in Pattaya bar by man posing as inspector

    A man claiming to be a police inspector groped a woman in a well-known Pattaya bar, before quickly fleeing the scene with his friends when a police officer arrived. The victim immediately reported the incident to the police, prompting an investigation. At 2.36am today, July 9, Pattaya City Police received a report of an indecent act at a popular entertainment…

  • Thailand NewsNonthaburi police chief warns of identity fraud loan scam

    Nonthaburi police chief warns of identity fraud loan scam

    Police Chief Jaturon Anurakbandit reported a case against a scammer who used his name and rank to deceive a woman into transferring money, threatening her with a lawsuit if she failed to comply. The scammer demanded 50,000 baht from the victim, who had initially sought an online loan. Police Chief Jaturon of Nonthaburi City Police Station complained after discovering that…

  • Thailand NewsFake police officer collared in Bang Kapi for ‘uniform’ crime

    Fake police officer collared in Bang Kapi for ‘uniform’ crime

    A man was arrested in Bang Kapi yesterday for impersonating a police officer and using his fake status to steal a mobile phone. The suspect claimed he did it because he liked the uniform. The Thai police managed to track him down and make an arrest after a former colleague reported the crime. Police officials apprehended 45 year old Sanae…

  • Thailand NewsFake Thai police on the loose after stealing valuables in Isaan raid

    Fake Thai police on the loose after stealing valuables in Isaan raid

    Police are searching for four Thai men posing as police officers who stole valuables from a house in the Isaan province of Nakhon Ratchasima. A Thai couple, Somprat and Jaruwan, reported the incident to officers at Si Khio Police Station after falling victim to four thieves on November 20. The couple disclosed that the impostors, claiming to be police officers, confiscated…

  • Thailand NewsTeenagers posing as junior police threaten resident with knives and a bomb

    Teenagers posing as junior police threaten resident with knives and a bomb

    Two teenagers narrowly escaped a violent confrontation after falsely claiming they were junior police officers. Armed with knives and a ping-pong bomb, they threatened a resident before fleeing the scene on a motorcycle. The quick response of local police prevented any further escalation. The incident occurred last night at around 11.30pm local time, according to Thanit Thapakdi, Deputy Investigating Officer…

  • Thailand NewsTelephone scammer posing as police officer busted by a real cop on TikTok video

    Telephone scammer posing as police officer busted by a real cop on TikTok video

    A viral video posted by TikTok user @champ_z9, showing a real-life confrontation between a police officer and a telephone scammer, racked up more than 7.7 million views. The video captures an unusual event where the policeman is contacted by the scammer who pretends to be a fellow officer from Mae Charim Police Station. The video shows a young policeman engaged…