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Police Arrest Fake Amulet Seller, Multiple Warrants Issued

Police Arrest Fake Amulet Seller, Multiple Warrants Issued

Matichon•General•2h ago

Reader Briefing

A 27-year-old man, identified as the 'fake expert' and 'fake monk', was arrested for defrauding people by selling counterfeit Luang Pu Toh amulets for approximately 30,000 baht each, with evidence suggesting he had committed similar crimes more than five times. He was apprehended under multiple arrest warrants from various courts.

  • •Police arrested a 27-year-old man, Mr. Saharat, for impersonating an expert and selling fake Luang Pu Toh amulets.
  • •The suspect sold the counterfeit amulets for around 30,000 baht each and had a history of similar offenses.
  • •Multiple arrest warrants from different courts were issued for the suspect in connection with fraud related to fake amulets.
  • •The arrest occurred on March 24, 2024, at a parking lot in Soi Ladprao 112, Wang Thonglang, Bangkok.

Overview

  • •On March 18, 2026, the criminal court in Min Buri issued arrest warrant No. J.482/2026 for Mr. Saharat.
  • •On March 24, 2026, at approximately 10:00 PM, police arrested Mr. Saharat (age 27) at a parking lot in Soi Ladprao 112, Wang Thonglang, Bangkok.
  • •Mr. Saharat admitted to being the person named in the arrest warrant and confirmed he had not been previously arrested on this warrant.
  • •Police informed Mr. Saharat of the charges and his legal rights before taking him to Nong Chok Police Station.
  • •Investigations revealed the suspect's modus operandi involved selling counterfeit amulets, specifically the 'Luang Pu Toh' amulet with a small 'yin yang' on the back in this case.
  • •The counterfeit amulet was advertised for approximately 30,000 baht per piece.
  • •The suspect had five other arrest warrants for similar offenses of selling fake amulets.
  • •Police will coordinate with relevant agencies to bring the suspect to justice for the remaining warrants.

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Key Entities

Organization

Police(ตร.)
The law enforcement agency responsible for the arrest.
Min Buri Criminal Court(ศาลอาญามีนบุรี)
The court that issued the arrest warrant for the suspect.
Chiang Mai Provincial Court(ศาลจังหวัดเชียงใหม่)
The court that issued arrest warrant No. 1959/2025 against the suspect.
Nakhon Pathom Court(ศาลแขวงนครปฐม)
The court that issued arrest warrant No. 160/2025 against the suspect.
Dusit Court(ศาลแขวงดุสิต)
The court that issued arrest warrant No. 42/2026 against the suspect.
Nathawi Provincial Court(ศาลจังหวัดนาทวี)
The court that issued arrest warrant No. 203/2025 against the suspect.
Taling Chan Criminal Court(ศาลอาญาตลิ่งชัน)
The court that issued arrest warrant No. J.316/2023 against the suspect.

Person

Col. Ruttáwee Sookcharoen(พ.ต.อ.ฤตวีร์ สุขเจริญ)
Supervising officer ( ผกก.สส.บก.น.5 ) who directed the arrest operation.
Lt. Col. Pacharachai Panadit(พ.ต.ท.พชรชัย ปาณะดิษ)
Deputy Superintendent ( รอง ผกก.สส.บก.น.5 ) involved in directing the arrest operation.
Lt. Col. Atichat Yaemphaka(พ.ต.ท.อติชาต แย้มผกา)
Deputy Superintendent ( รอง ผกก.สส.บก.น.5 ) involved in directing the arrest operation.
Lt. Col. Manoch Thongkaew(พ.ต.ท.มาโนชย์ ทองแก้ว)
Deputy Superintendent ( รอง ผกก.สส.บก.น.5 ) involved in directing the arrest operation.
Capt. Nitesa Phuangphila(พ.ต.ต.นิเทศ พวงพิลา)
Investigating Officer ( สว.กก.สส.บก.น.5 ) who led the operational team for the arrest.
Mr. Saharat or Stamp(นายสหรัด หรือแสตมป์)
The 27-year-old suspect arrested for selling counterfeit amulets.
Luang Pu Toh(หลวงปู่โต๊ะ)ℹ️
The revered monk whose amulets were the subject of counterfeiting.

Place

Nong Chok Police Station(สน.หนองจอก)
The police station where the suspect was taken for booking and further proceedings.