Feb. 27 - Metropolitan Police detectives arrested "Wattana Lahansai," a horse accountant after being hired to open an account. Use it to trick people into sucking money through fraudsters' apps. Online patrol unit The Metropolitan Police received notification from distressed citizens through the page. Metropolitan Police investigators found that they had ordered products through an online platform but had not received the products. Later, the culprit informed that he would return the money in lieu of the product but had the victim fill in personal information along with downloading an app and scanning his face, causing the victim to have 150,000 baht stolen. Later, investigators issued an arrest warrant for the owner of the horse account and the owner's name. Tied to the phone used by the criminal Therefore, he requested the Metropolitan Police Bureau to help track down and arrest him. Later, Pol. Lt. Gen. Thiti Saengsaeng, commander of the Metropolitan Police Bureau, Pol. Maj. Gen. Noppasin Poolsawat, dep uty commander of the Police Bureau, Pol. Maj. Gen. Theeradej Thamsuthee, commander of the SSO. Metropolitan Police Bureau, Pol. Col. Chakrawut Klainil, news analysis director, along with the 3rd Operations Team, carried out Metropolitan Police Detectives. They arrested Mr. Wattana, age 44 years, domicile Tajong Subdistrict, Lahan Sai District, Buriram Province, the accused according to the arrest warrant of the Ang Thong Provincial Court No. 35/2024, dated February 7, 2024, on the charge of "fraudulently or by deception importing into the computer system which is computer data that is distorted or forged, whether in whole or in part, or computer data in a way that is likely to cause damage to any person, which is not an offense of defamation according to the Criminal Code and embezzlement or revealing or consenting to another person Use an electronic card deposit account or their electronic money account without intending to use it for themselves or for the business in which they are involved, or allowing oth er people to use or borrow their telephone number for their mobile phone service However, it is known or should be known that it will be used to commit crimes related to technology crimes or any other criminal offenses.' The circumstance is that on October 18, 2023, the victim ordered products through an online sales platform. but did not receive any product at all Therefore, we contacted the store that provided information on the platform to inquire using the phone number of the representative store. Then the fraudster made an offer: "If you haven't received the product yet I would like to refund the money to the customer,' causing the victim to believe. and follow the steps the scammer tells you to download the app to install. and fill in bank account information and scan the face It took 30 minutes to talk. When the victim completed all the steps, it appeared that the account balance was linked to the phone number. Was sucked 5 times, 2-30,000 baht each time, totaling 150,000 baht. The victim is sure that Deceived by a scammer Therefore, he immediately reported the matter. which came later from the investigation Telephone number and bank account Registered in the name of Mr. Wattana, who was arrested. During interrogation, the accused testified that Formerly living in Buriram Province, in the middle of 2023 there was a couple in their area. Came to hire him to open an account for him, so he opened 1 account and received a salary of 1,000 baht. When he opened it for a while, he later found out that People in the community were issued summonses and arrest warrants for opening accounts for such people. He is therefore worried that he may become a suspect in the future. So close the account immediately. Shortly after opening and also testified that An arrest warrant has been issued for the couple. And because this month is the month of love. Yesterday I had a date with a city girl. So departed for Bangkok. to come to the appointment The accused testified that he had come a long way from Sa Kaeo Province. Next to the Poipet border Hope to meet a girl in Bangkok Before he was happy, he was arrested by the police. The accused also confessed that Hired to open a real account But I didn't know that the consequences would be this serious. and also warns people who are being accused or are about to be hired to open an account 'Don't be selfish with a few baht. But in exchange for being criminally prosecuted.' The accused was taken to the investigating officers. Mueang Ang Thong Police Station Proceed further Pol. Maj. Gen. Theeradej said that he asks people to please use mindfulness in living in society. Do not fall for the various scams of criminals who hide themselves. The owner of a horse account or horse number is punishable by imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding 300,000 baht, or both. Source: Thai News Agency
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