Thai Couple Arrested for Defrauding Millionaire of Over 21 Million Baht
Officers from the Crime Suppression Division have arrested a Thai couple for swindling a millionaire in the southern province of Yala out of more than 21 million baht.
The couple, 36-year-old Kanpathitcha and 46-year-old Ammarin, were apprehended at their home in Samut Prakan yesterday after deceiving the female victim over five years. The victim’s identity has not been disclosed. The couple targeted the victim, who was involved in a legal battle with her ex-husband over child custody. They offered to assist her, claiming they could help find a lawyer and coordinate with various organizations.
To gain full control over the victim, the couple falsely told her that she was wanted for a crime. This instilled fear in the victim, preventing her from leaving her home and allowing the couple to manage her life since 2019. They continued to demand money for legal expenses, and between 2019 and 2023, the victim handed over over 21 million baht.
The victim eventually became suspicious of the prolonged legal process and took the documents provided by the couple to court for verification. She discovered that all the documents were fraudulent and filed a complaint at Betong Police Station.
Further investigation revealed that the couple had defrauded other wealthy individuals as well. Arrest warrants were issued, prompting the couple to flee Yala. Police successfully tracked them to a house in Samut Prakan, where they were arrested. Kanpathitcha admitted to taking money from the victim but claimed it was a loan for an investment and that she intended to return it. Ammarin denied all accusations, insisting neither he nor his wife took any money.
The couple faces charges under Section 341 of the Criminal Law, which involves deceiving others through false statements or concealing facts to obtain valuables. If convicted, they could face up to three years in prison, a fine of up to 60,000 baht, or both.
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