At 2PM yesterday, Economic Crime Division police officers announced the arrest of two suspects who were accused of perpetrating a call center scam. The scam involved tricking victims into wiring over THB5 million into the scammers’ bank accounts.
After the search of a Pathumthani house, police detained 31-year-old Rattana Khudthung and 37-year-old Pramote Phrompradit. Police seized 10 ATM cards, 11 bank books, one notebook computer, one motorcycle, THB20,000 in cash, six mobile phones and a massive pile of documents.
Police made the arrests after receiving complaints filed by Kasikorn Bank, Krung Thai Bank and Bangkok Bank. The financial institutions notified police of an illegal action targeting their customers.
According to Matichon, both suspects admitted to their crimes.
