Tag: Scam
Myanmar Prepares to Repatriate 7,000 Call Center Scam Victims
BANGKOK, Feb 13 (TNA) – Myanmar is preparing to repatriate an additional 7,000 victims of call center scams, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Defence [Read More…]
Thailand receives 260 foreigners rescued from Myanmar scam gangs
Thailand, February 12th, 2025 – In a significant cross-border operation, Myanmar authorities handed over 260 foreign nationals to Thai officials at the Phop Phra district [Read More…]
Kenyan man escapes scam center in Myanmar, runs over hills to Thai border
A 30-year-old Kenyan national was escorted to see Thai police in Phop Phra district of Tak province, after he escaped from his Chinese captors at [Read More…]
Karen rebels give Chinese gangsters deadline to leave Myanmar
KANCHANABURI – Karen rebels have issued an ultimatum to Chinese nationals illegally operating scam centres and other illicit businesses – leave all areas under their [Read More…]
Thailand cuts power to Myanmar border areas linked to scam centres
BANGKOK, Feb 5 (TNA) – Thailand cuts power supply to five locations along the Myanmar border on Wednesday as part of its crackdown on call [Read More…]
Thai woman arrested at Hat Yai Airport for links to B6bn romance scam
A Thai woman allegedly connected with the biggest romance scam in Thailand’s history has been arrested at Hat Yai International Airport, the Central Investigation Bureau [Read More…]
Thailand toughens punishments for scam enablers
The Thai government has endorsed a legal change that will hold banks, phone operators and social media owners responsible for damage from call-centre scams if [Read More…]
Thailand extradites Chinese fugitive in $15million loan scam
A Chinese man wanted for public fraud has been extradited from Thailand to China in a case involving more than 112 million yuan (US$5.3 million). [Read More…]
