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Extortion Scam in Pattaya: Four Thai Men Posed as Police Officers, Extort 200,000 Baht from Chinese Tourist

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A 52-year-old Chinese tourist, Lin, was abducted by four Thai men posing as police officers in Pattaya, who extorted him for 200,000 baht. The incident occurred on July 10, when Lin was forced to hand over two mobile phones valued at over 100,000 baht and 115,000 baht in cash. Lin was accused of being involved in a call centre scam gang and was abandoned near a shooting range after the extortion. A 24-year-old noodle shop owner, Kaew, witnessed the abduction and confirmed that Lin and his friend had dined at her restaurant before the incident.

Key Takeaways:

  • Four Thai men posed as police officers and extorted 200,000 baht from a Chinese tourist in Pattaya.
  • The victim, a 52-year-old Chinese national, was forced to hand over two mobile phones valued at over 100,000 baht and 115,000 baht in cash.
  • The incident occurred on July 10, when the victim was abducted and extorted inside a grey SUV.
  • A 24-year-old noodle shop owner, Kaew, witnessed the abduction and confirmed that the suspects were dressed in black and wore face masks to conceal their identities.
  • The suspects accused the victim of being involved in a call centre scam gang and claimed to be police officers.
  • Police have not identified the suspects and have not provided further updates on the investigation.
  • A similar incident occurred in June, where two Thai men were arrested in Sing Buri province for impersonating police officers and extorting 5,000 baht from an Indian national.
  • In another case in April, a man posing as a police officer was arrested in Bangkok after targeting migrant workers and their employers at a popular shopping complex.

Statistics:

  • The total amount extorted from the Chinese tourist was 200,000 baht.
  • The victim was forced to hand over two mobile phones valued at over 100,000 baht.
  • 115,000 baht in cash was also extorted from the victim.
  • The suspects used a grey SUV for the abduction and extortion.
  • The incident occurred over 8 kilometres from the entertainment venue where the victim was first abducted.
  • In a similar incident in June, the suspects extorted 5,000 baht from an Indian national in Sing Buri province.

Sources:

  • Channel 7
  • Facebook accounts of diuvmmnm and other witnesses

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