Woman Arrested for Call Center Nominee Companies, Victims Lost 100M Baht

MGR Online•Society•13d ago

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Authorities apprehended a 46-year-old woman in Chiang Mai for her role in establishing shell companies used by call center scammers to defraud victims of over 100 million baht.

•A woman was arrested in Chiang Mai for allegedly setting up nominee companies for call center scammers.
•Victims have lost a cumulative total of over 100 million baht through these fraudulent schemes.
•The arrested woman confessed to facilitating illegal activities by providing shell companies and bank accounts.

Overview

•On July 7, Police Commander Phiphat Sak Buphasuwan ordered the arrest of a 46-year-old woman due to allegations of fraud.
•Police have arrested Ms. Thanyarat (surname withheld) for allegedly establishing nominee companies for call center gangs.
•Victims have collectively lost over 100 million baht due to the fraudulent activities.
•Ms. Thanyarat admitted to setting up 4 corporate bank accounts for call center gangs in exchange for a revenue share.
•The nominee companies were created to appear legitimate and facilitate illegal businesses.
•Over 50 individuals involved in the scam have already had arrest warrants issued, affecting numerous victims.
•Ms. Thanyarat was apprehended at an apartment in Saraphi District, Chiang Mai.
•Ms. Thanyarat has been handed over to Khlong Tan Police Station for legal proceedings.

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Key Entities

Organization

Crime Suppression Division(กองปราบ)

The law enforcement agency that led the investigation and arrest.

Phra Khanong Criminal Court(ศาลอาญาพระโขนง)

The court that issued the arrest warrant for Ms. Thanyarat.

Call Center Scammers(แก๊งคอลเซ็นเตอร์)

The criminal group that uses nominee companies and fraudulent schemes to extort money from victims.

Nominee Companies(บริษัทนอมินี)

Shell companies allegedly set up to lend credibility to fraudulent activities by call center scammers.

Khlong Tan Police Station(สน.คลองตัน)

The police station where the suspect will be prosecuted.

Person

Pol. Maj. Gen. Phiphat Sak Buphasuwan(พล.ต.ต.พัฒนศักดิ์ บุบผาสุวรรณ)

The Commander of the Crime Suppression Division who ordered the arrest.

Pol. Col. Netiwich Thanachitnitikun(พ.ต.อ.เนติวิทย์ ธนาสิทธิ์นิติกุล)

The Superintendent of Division 2, Crime Suppression Division, who led the arrest operation.

Pol. Capt. Adisorn Intiyos(พ.ต.ต.อดิศร อินทิยศ)

An Inspector of Division 2, Crime Suppression Division, involved in the arrest.

Ms. Thanyarat (surname withheld)(น.ส.ธัญรัศม์ (สงวนนามสกุล))

The arrested suspect accused of setting up nominee companies for call center scammers.

Place

Saraphi District, Chiang Mai Province(อ.สารภี จ.เชียงใหม่)ℹ️

The location where the suspect was apprehended.