Elderly Fish Seller Tricked, Loses Fish and Cash

Khaosod•Society•27d ago

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An elderly grilled fish vendor in Nakhon Pathom was defrauded of 980 baht and three fish by a man who posed as a customer seeking to exchange money.

•A 73-year-old grilled fish seller was tricked out of 980 baht and three grilled fish.
•The incident occurred on March 16, 2026, at a stall in Bang Len District, Nakhon Pathom.
•The perpetrator posed as a customer and asked to exchange 1,000 baht, but took 980 baht and the fish before fleeing on a motorcycle.

Overview

•On March 16, 2026, an incident occurred at a grilled fish stall in Bang Len District, Nakhon Pathom.
•A 73-year-old grilled fish seller named Mr. Wirat was defrauded by a perpetrator.
•The perpetrator, described as thin and wearing a black long-sleeved jacket, posed as a customer seeking to exchange money.
•The perpetrator asked to exchange 1,000 baht but was given 980 baht by Mr. Wirat, who stated he did not have the full amount.
•The perpetrator then took three grilled fish in addition to the cash and fled on a motorcycle.
•The perpetrator's actions were motivated by a desire to steal cash and goods.
•The case has been reported to the Bang Len Police Station for investigation and apprehension of the suspect.
•The victim is an elderly individual relying on his business for income amidst global economic challenges due to war.

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Key Quotes

นายวิรัตน์ หรือ ลุงเล็ก

"The suspect pretended to ask to exchange money for 1,000 baht. I said I didn't have up to 1,000 baht, only 980 baht. The suspect pretended to ask for the 980 baht before leaving."

คนร้ายทำทีขอแลกเงิน จำนวน 1,000 บาท ตนบอกว่ามีเงินสดไม่ถึง 1,000 บาทมีอยู่แค่ 980 บาท คนร้ายทำทีขอเงิน 980 บาทเอาไปก่อน

น.ส.จงจิต

"The elderly man was just tricked out of money by a scammer. He said the suspect pretended to exchange money, and the elderly man gave the money to the suspect first, then the suspect took the grilled fish."

ลุงโดนมิจฉาชีพหลอกเงินไปเมื่อกี้เอง ลุงบอกว่า คนร้ายทำทีมาแลกเงิน ลุงได้เอาเงินไปให้คนร้ายก่อน จากนั้นคนร้ายก็หยิบปลาเผาไปด้วย

Key Entities

Person

73-Year-Old Grandpa(คุณตาวัย73)

The victim and owner of the grilled fish stall who was defrauded.

Mr. Wirat or Uncle Lek(นายวิรัตน์ หรือ ลุงเล็ก)

The 73-year-old victim and owner of the grilled fish stall who was defrauded. Also known as 'Uncle Lek'.

Ms. Jongjit(น.ส.จงจิต)

A rider and eyewitness who helped the victim after the incident.

Place

Bang Len Post Office(ไปรษณีย์บางเลน)

A landmark near where the scam took place, mentioned by the perpetrator.

Village 8, Tambon Bang Len, Amphoe Bang Len, Nakhon Pathom Province(ม.8 ต.บางเลน อ.บางเลน จ.นครปฐม)

The location where the grilled fish stall is situated and the incident occurred.

Organization

Bang Len Police Station(สภ.บางเลน)

The police station where the victim reported the crime and which is investigating the case.