Bangkok: The Crime Suppression Division has apprehended a woman implicated in a fraudulent scheme involving the creation of a fake bank account used for laundering hundreds of thousands of baht. Her involvement comes after being allegedly enticed into the operation by her former boyfriend.
According to Thai News Agency, the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) has dismantled a gang that exploited fake bank accounts for money laundering activities. This group deceived their victims into believing that their bank accounts required verification, resulting in financial losses surpassing 452,000 baht. The Special Operations Division (SOD), under the leadership of Pol. Lt. Gen. Natthasak Chaowanasai, led the efforts in this crackdown, along with senior police officials from the Crime Suppression Division.
The arrest of Ms. Ploypailin, a 23-year-old suspect, was executed by the Crime Suppression Division team under an arrest warrant issued by the Surat Thani Provincial Court. She faces charges of conspiracy to defraud the public and participation in cybercrime activities. Her capture took place at the Bangkok Passenger Terminal, where she was detained by officers from Division 4, Crime Suppression Division. This operation was led by Pol. Lt. Col. Paiboon Pimkamnoed, along with other officers.
The incident that led to the arrest began in mid-2025 when a victim received a deceptive phone call from a person pretending to be a bank employee. The caller falsely claimed that the victim's bank account was involved in money laundering, pressuring them into transferring a substantial sum of money to a designated account. This money was promised to be returned after a supposed investigation, but the victim soon realized the scam and contacted authorities.
The suspect, Ms. Ploypailin, confessed to opening a bank account in 2024 at her ex-boyfriend's behest, for which she was paid. She also admitted to withdrawing funds from ATMs for a commission. The CIB warns the public to remain vigilant against fraudsters impersonating bank officials or law enforcement, emphasizing that no legitimate agency will ever request money transfers for account verification purposes. They urge individuals to report such incidents to the police immediately.
For further information, Pol. Lt. Col. Paiboon Pimkamnerd can be contacted at 085-9055967.