Police Arrest 3 More People Involved in iPhone Scam, Expand Investigation
Investigation Widens in Case of Mathayom 6 Student Tricked into Selling iPhones
The police have made significant progress in the case of “Nong Ploy,” a female Mathayom 6 student who was deceived into selling an iPhone. Following her tragic death, the investigation has been expanded, leading to the arrest of three additional individuals involved in the horse accounts and fundraising. It has been discovered that the victims were tricked into selling the iPhones to these fraudulent accounts.
Arrests Made as Police Uncover Deeper Involvement in iPhone Sales Scam
The police have made headway in the investigation involving the deception of “Nong Ploy” and the subsequent sale of iPhones. Alongside apprehending the horse account holder, three more individuals have been arrested for their involvement in withdrawing money from these accounts. Despite these arrests, there remain victims who have fallen prey to selling their iPhones to horse accounts. The investigation is ongoing, and additional information is constantly being reported.
Suspects in Custody; No Comments Provided by Main Individuals
Ms. Dokkaew, who is believed to be the owner of the horse account, was taken into custody by the police. Both she and Mae Heb, another key figure in the case, refrained from answering questions posed by reporters. However, their emotions were evident, with tears often wiped away using towels.
Tragic Incident Shakes Community as Young Student Takes Her Own Life
A heart-wrenching incident has unfolded, as a sixth-grade student tragically took her own life after falling victim to an online iPhone scam. The cyber police have intervened and are currently handling the case. An arrest warrant is expected to be issued imminently as the investigation progresses.
Police Investigate Horse Account Fraud Targeting Sixth-Grade Girl
The cyber police are diligently investigating a scam involving a horse account holder who sold an iPhone to a young girl in the sixth grade. The details surrounding the case are being closely examined as authorities work to bring the culprits to justice.
Deceptive Horse Account Owner Admits to Assisting Scammers
Ms. Dokkaew, a 23-year-old woman identified as the owner of the horse account, admitted her involvement in a group of fraudsters’ scheme. She confessed to enabling the scam by assisting in the sale of an iPhone 13 to Nong Ploy, the Mathayom 6 student. Ms. Dokkaew received a salary of 300 baht for her participation in the illegal activities. Following her arrest, she refused bail and remains in custody, along with her mother.
Detailed Examination of Horse Account Reveals Transfer on Tragic Day
Upon examining the horse account belonging to Ms. Dokkaew, it was discovered that money was transferred on October 15, 2023, the same day that Nong Ploy tragically handed over her funds. Through this revelation, it became evident that the gang promptly withdrew the victims’ money once they had completed the fraudulent transactions.
Multiple Arrests Made, Including Horse Account Holders and Cashier
In addition to Ms. Dokkaew, the police have apprehended Ms. Rattanaporn, identified as the third horse account holder, Mr. Teerawat, a 19-year-old individual associated with the fourth horse account, and Ms. Natthanicha, a 39-year-old cashier in Chiang Rai province. These individuals have been detained for further questioning at the Technology Crime Investigation Division 5 (Section 5 ST). They are facing charges of fraud conspiracy and violation of the Computer Crime Act.
International Connections Investigated in iPhone Sales Scam
Amidst the ongoing investigation, the cyber police are examining the IP address used by the scammers on their Facebook page to deceive victims. It is suspected that the scammers may have connections to a neighboring country. Police Major General Charin Kopatta, Police Commander of Technology Crime Investigation 5, has stated that it is yet to be determined if foreigners are involved in the criminal activities. The investigation is expanding to apprehend the main perpetrators behind this fraudulent scheme.
Victims Come Forward, Reporting Swindling by Scammer Group
Ms. Ning, a 20-year-old victim, is among those who fell victim to the group of scammers. After transferring money to the account named “Miss Dokkaew,” she filed a report at Bukkhalo Police Station. Ms. Ning shared her experience, revealing that she ordered an iPhone 13 worth 22,990 baht on October 13 from the page. The scammers offered an installment option, requiring a deposit of 6,990 baht and monthly payments of 1,000 baht. However, after transferring the initial deposit, Ms. Ning encountered multiple errors while attempting subsequent transfers. Despite her willingness to cancel the order and seek a refund, she was deceived by the scammers’ demand for another transfer. Ms. Ning promptly gathered evidence and reported the incident to the authorities.
Additional Victims Urged to Report Crimes Committed by Scammer Network
Several victims in the Bangkok area have already stepped forward to report their experiences with the criminal network. Three victims have been identified so far, but it is expected that there are many more unreported cases. Individuals who have fallen prey to this scam are encouraged to come forward and file complaints with the authorities.
A Heartbreaking Farewell as Funeral Takes Place for “Nong Ploy”
The cremation ceremony for “Nong Ploy” was held at Bang Bucha Chanaram Temple in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province. Friends gathered to bid their final farewell with poignant songs. Nong Ploy’s mother expressed her determination to fulfill her late child’s wishes, including repaying the friends who borrowed money for the phone purchase. She strongly urged the police to swiftly apprehend all members of the criminal organization. It is believed that there are numerous additional victims who have yet to emerge.
Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) Uncovers Horse Account Details
Mr. Witthaya Neetitham, Director of the Legal Division and spokesperson for the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO), has revealed that AMLO and the Technology Crime Investigation Police have collaborated to identify account details associated with the horse accounts used in the scam. Over 10,000 individuals and more than 70,000 horse accounts have been identified, highlighting a ratio of approximately one person per seven accounts. These names have been reported to financial institutions to prevent transactions with the listed accounts, except for transactions conducted in person at bank counters while providing proper identification.
AMLO Continues to Compile List of Suspected Horse Account Users
AMLO is currently compiling a thorough list of names linked to the horse accounts involved in this scam. Surprisingly, more than 1,000 names are being added to the list each week. AMLO is working in conjunction with relevant agencies to control and mitigate the damage caused. Victims who have been deceived into making money transfers are advised to report the incident to their banks promptly. This will result in the immediate freezing of transactions within three days, given that the fraudulent bank accounts are classified in rows two and three.
The police have expanded their results to arrest 3 more people from horse accounts and fundraisers, who were involved in a case of tricking a student into selling iPhones in Mathayom 6. It was found that the victims had been tricked into selling iPhones to horse accounts . Report additional information
Progress in the case of “Nong Ploy,” a female Mathayom 6 student who was tricked into selling an iPhone yesterday (October 19), the police have expanded their investigation. Until they were able to arrest the horse account as well as 3 other people who withdrew money. At the same time, there were still victims who were tricked into selling iPhones. Log in to your horse account. Miss Dokkaew Report additional information
Meanwhile, the police took Ms. Dokkaew to custody. Miss Dokkaew and Mae Heb did not answer reporters’ questions. But towels are always used to dry tears.
Very sad! Mathayom’s 6-year-old daughter hanged herself after being tricked into selling an iPhone online by a scammer.
Cyber police receive transfer case from iPhone sales scam An arrest warrant is expected to be issued today.
Cyber police investigating! Scam horse account holder selling iPhone to 6th grade girl
The reporter tried to inquire. Ms. Dokkaew, aged 23, is the owner of the horse account. that a group of fraudsters tricked them into selling an iPhone 13 to Nong Ploy A female student at Mathayom 6 who admitted it Hired to open a horse account She received a salary of 300 baht and went to jail and opposed bail. After being detained and questioned throughout the night if he was in the company of her mother, but Ms. refused. Dokkaew and her mother answered questions asking if they felt sorry for causing the student’s death. Including wanting to apologize for anything and always using a towel to wipe away tears.
When checking the horse’s account Ms. Chiang Rai Province 3 kilometers from the border on October 15, 2023, which is the day “Nong Ploy” who died handed over the money. which shows that When the victim transfers money to the scammers, this gang will forward the money and quickly withdraw the money immediately.
and besides Miss Dokkaew The police also arrested Miss Rattanaporn, horse account number 3, Mr Teerawat, 19 years old, horse account number 4, and Ms Natthanicha, 39 years old, a cashier in Chiang Rai province. Before being detained for further questioning at the Technology Crime Investigation Division 5 (Section 5 ST) and charged with conspiracy to commit fraud and breach of the Computer Crime Act.
As for checking the IP address from which the Facebook page was opened, it was used to trick victims. It is on the side of a neighboring country Police Major General Charin Kopatta, Police Commander Technology Crime Investigation 5, revealed that it is not clear at the moment whether there are foreigners involved in this movement or not. But after this the consequences will be expanded to lead to the arrest of the main criminals.
Ms. Ning (pseudonym), aged 20, is one of the victims who was deceived by this group of scammers. has money transferred to the account “Miss Dokkaew” filed a report at the Bukkhalo Police Station. Who said that on October 13th Order an iPhone 13 phone from the page worth 22,990 baht, but there is a promotion. You can pay in instalments. By placing a deposit of 6,990 baht and paying monthly installments of 1,000 baht.
Before transferring the first deposit to the account “Dok Kaew” in the amount of 6,990 baht, but later on the page It was reported that the money transfer was incorrect. Transfer money again. The first lump sum will then be transferred back to you. But when the second round of money was transferred to a total of 13,980 baht, the page still reported that it was wrong. I was asked to transfer money for the 3rd time, so I was willing and eager to cancel the order and ask for a refund. But the page says If you want to cancel, transfer 3,000 baht, but it wasn’t transferred this time. before being immediately blocked by the page So we gathered evidence to report on.
This case found that there were victims in the Bangkok area who came forward to report the crime. There are 3 victims of this network and it is expected that there will be many more victims. But you may not have filed a complaint yet.
While yesterday (October 19) there was a cremation ceremony for “Nong Ploy” at Bang Bucha Chanaram Temple. Nakhon Si Thammarat Province The atmosphere was sad, with friends coming together to sing a song to send their farewell to “Nong Ploy” for the last time. Nong Ploy’s mother said today is the last day she will do everything according to her child’s orders. It means paying back the two friends who borrowed it to buy the phone. He also asked the police to find the criminals in the whole organization quickly. There are still believed to be many more victims who are not news.
Mr Witthaya Neetitham, Director of the Legal Division and spokesperson for the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO), revealed that the account has currently been discovered, which AMLO, together with the Technology Crime Investigation Police (AMLO), screened. names are expected to belong to the horse account. It was collected from victims who were cheated or cheated and reported to the police.
As a result, more than 10,000 people and more than 70,000 horse accounts have been clearly collected, or equivalent to a ratio of 1 person per 7 accounts, and all names have been reported to financial institutions to stop people’s transactions with such a list. They will not be able to carry out transactions through different channels other than showing their identity at the bank counter only.
And at the moment, AMLO is still compiling a list of names of people who are on the horse list. It has been discovered that the names of those who may be involved are increasing by more than 1,000 names per week AMLO has worked with relevant agencies to control and prevent damage Initially, if the victim is being tricked into transferring money, they should the victim calls the bank to report it. It will be stopped immediately within 3 days because transfer to bank accounts are currently in rows 2 and 3.
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