BANGKOK, Thailand – The Metropolitan Police have arrested a 31-year-old woman for operating a fraudulent Facebook page, luring customers into buying wooden furniture but failing to deliver the goods after receiving payment, Oct 10.
The suspect, Ms. Thanyarat, was apprehended under a warrant issued by the Taling Chan Criminal Court. She is facing charges of fraud and uploading false information into a computer system that could cause damage to others. Police arrested her near Wat Tha Kwian in Klong Khoi, Pak Kret District, Nonthaburi.
The case began on June 23, 2022, when a victim reported to the Mae Chan Police Station that they had been scammed. On June 10, 2022, the victim came across a Facebook page selling furniture, including a makha wood living room set. After communicating with the seller and agreeing on the price, the victim transferred money in three installments: 7,000 baht for the makha wood set, 13,500 baht for a teak set including a display cabinet and TV table, and 6,000 baht for a teak cabinet, totaling 26,500 baht.
Despite making the payments, the victim never received the furniture and was unable to contact the seller. Realizing they had been scammed, the victim submitted evidence to the police and filed a complaint.
During the arrest, Ms. Thanyarat confessed to all charges. A background check revealed she had a history of similar fraud-related offenses, with 12 prior cases recorded in the National Police Crime database. The authorities have now handed her over to the Taling Chan Police Station for further legal proceedings. (TNA)
