Man Fakes Kidnapping for Friend's 400k, Claims Mule Account Funds Spent

Khaosod•Society•150d ago

Reader Briefing

A 21-year-old man confessed to staging his own kidnapping to illegally take 400,000 baht from a friend, admitting to spending a large portion on travel.

•A 21-year-old man, referred to as 'Nai Boong', confessed to faking his own kidnapping.
•The motive was to steal 400,000 baht from his friend, 'Nai Jai', which was allegedly obtained from a mule bank account.
•Nai Boong claimed to have spent the majority of the money on travel and entertainment, leaving only 100,000 baht.
•The friend, Nai Jai, initially reported Nai Boong missing after an alleged abduction on March 16.

Overview

•The case involves a staged kidnapping to abscond with funds obtained from a mule bank account.
•On March 16, Nai Boong was reported missing by friends after an alleged abduction.
•Nai Boong contacted police on March 20, 2026 to confess to staging his own kidnapping.
•Nai Boong staged the kidnapping in order to seize 400,000 baht from his friend, Nai Jai.
•Nai Boong returned 100,000 baht in cash, claiming the remaining 300,000 baht was spent on travel.
•Nai Boong claimed the funds were from a mule account, which he was hired to withdraw by Nai Jai.
•Nai Boong planned the staged abduction with four older acquaintances.
•Police are investigating the mule account and financial network involved.

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Key Quotes

นายบุ้ง (นามสมมติ)

"I planned with my four older friends to stage being kidnapped into a car in order to seize all the money."

ตนจึงวางแผนกับเพื่อนรุ่นพี่ทั้ง 4 คน ว่าจะจัดฉากถูกอุ้มขึ้นรถไปเพื่อหวังจะฮุบเงินทั้งหมด

นายบุ้ง (นามสมมติ)

"This is the second time I've worked for this group. I don't want to be involved again, but I wanted money for travel, so I fabricated the whole story."

ตนทำงานให้กลุ่มนี้ครั้งนี้เป็นครั้งที่ 2 แล้ว ตนไม่อยากยุ่งเกี่ยวอีก แต่ก็อยากได้เงินไปเที่ยว จึงกุเรื่องทั้งหมดขึ้น

นายจ๋าย

"The 400,000 baht was money my mother set aside for me to buy an electric car. She took it out of the safe for me two days ago. I confirm it's truly my mother's money."

เงิน 4 แสนบาท เป็นเงินที่แม่เอามาไว้ให้ไปออกรถยนต์ไฟฟ้า แม่เอาออกมาจากตู้เซฟให้ผมไว้เมื่อ 2 วันก่อน ยืนยันว่าเป็นเงินของแม่จริงๆ

Key Entities

Person

Nai Peun (pseudonym)(นายปืน (นามสมมติ))

The father who initially reported his son, Nai Boong, missing.

Nai Boong (real name withheld)(นายบุ้ง (ขอสงวนชื่อ-นามสกุลจริง))

The 21-year-old individual who confessed to staging his own kidnapping and swindling a friend's money.

Jai(จ๋าย)

The friend who claimed to have 400,000 baht for a car and was allegedly the target of the staged kidnapping scheme.

Pol. Lt. Norathep Thongjiam(ร.ต.ท.นรเทพ ทองเจียม)

The Deputy Inspector (Investigator) at Mueang Udon Thani Police Station who received additional statements.

Pol. Lt. Col. Pithet Pakketi(พ.ต.ท.พิเชฐ ปักเคธาติ)

The Deputy Superintendent of Investigation at Mueang Udon Thani Police Station who received Nai Boong's confession.

Organization

Mueang Udon Thani Police Station(สภ.เมืองอุดรธานี)

The police station where the report of the staged kidnapping was filed and where investigations are taking place.

Scammer gang(แก๊งสแกมเมอร์)ℹ️

A criminal group that uses deception and fraud to obtain money or other valuables from victims.

Law

Mule account(บัญชีม้า)ℹ️

Refers to bank accounts used for illicit financial transactions, often linked to criminal activities like fraud and scams.

Timeline

March 20, 2026(วันที่ 20 มี.ค.69)

The date Nai Boong came forward to confess his part in the staged kidnapping.