Chinese Woman Arrested in Pattaya for $18.4M Crypto Scam
A raid on a luxury villa in Pattaya led to the dramatic arrest of a Chinese woman accused of orchestrating a massive cryptocurrency investment scam worth over $18.4 million (approximately 622 million baht). The operation took an unexpected turn when authorities also apprehended her fugitive boyfriend, an internationally wanted criminal.
The Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD) arrested 27-year-old Di Wu, a Chinese national, for her role in the online cryptocurrency scam, which defrauded multiple victims, including a Thai teacher who lost her life savings.
Lieutenant General Trairong Phiwphan, Commander of the TCSD, revealed that Wu was captured during a raid at a luxury pool villa in Pattaya, Chon Buri province. However, the investigation escalated when officers discovered 29-year-old Zhou Zongyon, Wu’s boyfriend, hiding at the same location.
Zhou, a Chinese fugitive with an Interpol Red Notice, was immediately taken into custody. His passport lacked any entry or exit stamps from Thailand, and under questioning, he confessed to illegally entering the country through the Cambodian border.
Both suspects are now in the custody of Thai authorities, facing legal proceedings for their crimes.
