Tone Bang Khae arrested for amulet loupe fraud

Matichon•General•18d ago

Reader Briefing

Police arrested Tone Bang Khae on fraud and Computer Crimes Act charges for selling low-quality amulet loupes at inflated prices.

•Tone Bang Khae was arrested on August 6 following searches of his residence and company in Nonthaburi.
•The suspect is accused of selling non-limited edition amulet loupes for over 10,000 baht each despite their actual value being around 1,000 baht.
•Twelve victims have filed reports with total damages of 3.2 million baht, though total victims are estimated at 40-50 people with damages around 40 million baht.
•Tone Bang Khae denied all allegations and refused to provide testimony during the investigation phase.

•On August 6, police conducted searches at two locations in Nonthaburi, including the residence and amulet company of Tone Bang Khae.
•Police seized evidence including approximately 10 amulet loupes, product brochures, company stamps, and documents.
•Twelve victims have formally filed reports totaling 3.2 million baht in damages, while total estimated damages reach approximately 40 million baht from 40-50 victims.
•The Economic Crime Suppression Division found the amulet loupes sold as limited editions were not actually limited and were of low quality.
•Tone Bang Khae has been charged with public fraud and violations of the Computer Crimes Act for importing false information.
•Pol. Maj. Gen. Thatsapoom Jaruparach confirmed that Tone Bang Khae did not flee but met with police after learning of the arrest warrant.
•Tone Bang Khae denied all charges and requested not to give any statement during the investigation.
•Investigation of financial trails indicates Tone Bang Khae acted alone, as no other accomplices have been found.

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Tone Thong Sukkaen(โทนทอง สุขแก่น)

A famous amulet expert also known as Tone Bang Khae who was arrested for public fraud.

Tone Bang Khae(โทน บางแค)

A famous amulet expert arrested for selling fraudulent amulet loupes.

Thatsapoom Jaruparach(ทัศน์ภูมิ จารุปรัชญ์)

Commander of the Economic Crime Suppression Division.

Economic Crime Suppression Division(ปราบปรามการกระทำความผิดเกี่ยวกับอาชญากรรมทางเศรษฐกิจ)

The police unit responsible for the amulet loupe fraud case.

Crime Suppression Division(กองบังคับการปราบปราม)ℹ️

The police unit responsible for the Madame Keng case.

Nonthaburi(นนทบุรี)ℹ️

The province where the residence and company of Tone Thong Sukkaen are located.

Computer Crimes Act(พ.ร.บ.คอมพิวเตอร์ฯ)

The law under which Tone Thong Sukkaen was charged for importing false information.