Tone Bang Khae arrested for fraudulent sale of magnifying glasses

MGR Online•Society•17d ago

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Police arrested Mr. Tonthong Sukkaen, also known as Tone Bang Khae, for allegedly defrauding people through the sale of overpriced magnifying glasses.

•Mr. Tonthong Sukkaen was arrested under warrant 1079/2026 dated July 31, 2026.
•The suspect is accused of fraud, public fraud, and importing false information into a computer system.
•Police seized evidence including magnifying glasses, brochures, and company stamps from two locations in Nonthaburi.
•An estimated 40-50 victims suffered total damages of approximately 40 million baht.

Overview

•On August 6, Pol. Maj. Gen. Tatsaphumi Charuprat reported the progress of the arrest of Mr. Tonthong Sukkaen.
•Police searched two targets in Nonthaburi Province, including the residence and amulet company of Mr. Tonthong Sukkaen.
•12 victims have already filed reports with damages totaling approximately 3.2 million baht.
•The suspect advertised magnifying glasses as limited editions and sold them for over 10,000 baht each, despite their quality being equivalent to glasses costing just over 1,000 baht.
•Mr. Tonthong Sukkaen denied all charges and requested not to give a statement during the investigation stage.
•Pol. Maj. Gen. Tatsaphumi Charuprat estimates there are 40-50 total victims with damages totaling around 40 million baht.
•Pol. Maj. Gen. Tatsaphumi Charuprat confirmed that reports of Mr. Tonthong Sukkaen fleeing were not true.
•Preliminary evidence and financial trails suggest Mr. Tonthong Sukkaen acted alone without other accomplices.

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Key Entities

Person

Tonthong Sukkaen(โทนทอง สุขแก่น)

A suspect arrested for fraud and public fraud regarding the sale of magnifying glasses, also known as Tone Bang Khae.

Tatsaphumi Charuprat(ทัศน์ภูมิ จารุปรัชญ์)

The Commander of the Economic Crime Suppression Division (ECD).

Madame Keng(มาดามเก่ง)

An individual involved in a separate case handled by the Crime Suppression Division.

Organization

Economic Crime Suppression Division(ปราบปรามการกระทำความผิดเกี่ยวกับอาชญากรรมทางเศรษฐกิจ)

The police division responsible for the investigation into the magnifying glass fraud case.

Crime Suppression Division(กองบังคับการปราบปราม)ℹ️

The agency responsible for the separate case involving Madame Keng.

Place

Nonthaburi(นนทบุรี)ℹ️

The province where the residence and amulet company of Mr. Tonthong Sukkaen are located.