泰國移民官員逮捕跨國加密貨幣詐騙網絡

泰國移民官員逮捕了一個參與加密貨幣詐騙的團夥，該團夥詐騙了一名泰國婦女超過 62 萬美元。

A group of individuals involved in a crypto scam that defrauded a Thai woman of more than $620,000 have been arrested by Thai immigration officials, local media reported on March 13.

據當地媒體 3 月 13 日報道，泰國移民官員逮捕了一群參與加密貨幣詐騙的人員，該詐騙案詐騙了一名泰國婦女超過 62 萬美元。

The transnational network, comprising people from Thailand, Myanmar, and Cambodia, is said to have operated a fraudulent scheme that attracted the victim through social media before transferring her funds into an elaborate money-laundering operation.

該跨國網絡由來自泰國、緬甸和柬埔寨的人員組成，據稱實施了一項欺詐計劃，透過社交媒體吸引受害者，然後將其資金轉移到精心策劃的洗錢活動中。

According to the reports, the crypto scam began in late 2023 when scammers targeted the victim, identified as Ms. Mallika, through a public Facebook group called “Investor Chat Room.”

據報道，加密貨幣詐騙始於 2023 年底，當時詐騙者透過一個名為「投資者聊天室」的 Facebook 公共群組瞄準了受害者（Mallika 女士）。

Promising high-yield investment advice, the group gained her trust, eventually convincing her to shift the conversation to the LINE messaging app. Here, scammers persuaded her to invest heavily in what they described as profitable cryptocurrency and stock trading portfolios.

該組織承諾提供高收益投資建議，贏得了她的信任，最終說服她將對話轉移到 LINE 訊息應用程式上。在這裡，騙子說服她大量投資於他們所說的有利可圖的加密貨幣和股票交易投資組合。

Over time, Ms. Mallika transferred around 21 million baht (approximately $621,000) across several accounts controlled by the network. In an attempt to establish credibility, the suspects occasionally sent her small profits, leading her to believe in the legitimacy of her investments.

隨著時間的推移，Mallika 女士透過該網路控制的多個帳戶轉移了約 2,100 萬泰銖（約 621,000 美元）。為了建立信譽，犯罪嫌疑人偶爾會為她帶來小額利潤，讓她相信自己投資的合法性。

At various points, she was told her portfolio needed time to grow or that additional funds were required for leverage trading, encouraging further investments.

在不同的時候，她被告知她的投資組合需要時間來成長，或者槓桿交易需要額外的資金，從而鼓勵進一步的投資。

The investigation into the crypto scam revealed that the funds were funneled through a complex laundering system. Coordinated by a Burmese businessman operating a front company in Thailand, the network dispersed the money through several accomplices across Thailand, Myanmar, and Cambodia.

對加密騙局的調查顯示，這些資金是透過複雜的洗錢系統轉移的。在一名在泰國經營幌子公司的緬甸商人的協調下，該網絡透過泰國、緬甸和柬埔寨的幾名同謀將資金分散。

The pooled funds were ultimately used to acquire a luxury condominium valued at around 10 million baht in Bangkok’s Rama 9 district. Authorities believe the condominium was intended for quick resale.

籌集的資金最終用於在曼谷拉瑪九區購買一套價值約 1000 萬泰銖的豪華公寓。當局認為該公寓是為了快速轉售。

“The group used multiple accounts to obscure the origin of the funds, with several members playing roles as couriers, financial handlers, and intermediaries,” said Pol. Maj. Gen. Panthana Nuchanarot, deputy commissioner of the Immigration Department.

波爾說：“該組織使用多個帳戶來掩蓋資金來源，其中幾名成員扮演快遞員、財務處理人和中介人的角色。”潘塔納‧努查納羅特少將，移民局副局長。

“Key individuals included Cambodian and Myanmar nationals, some of whom acted on instructions from higher-level coordinators within the scheme.”

“關鍵人物包括柬埔寨和緬甸國民，其中一些是按照該計劃內高層協調員的指示行事的。”

Based on the gathered evidence, Thai authorities obtained warrants from the South Bangkok Criminal Court, which led to arrests in various locations.

根據收集到的證據，泰國當局從曼谷南刑事法院獲得了逮捕令，並在多個地點進行了逮捕。

Among those detained in the involvement with the crypto scam were Mr. Ko in Pathum Thani, Mr. Moon at a Saraburi factory, Ms. San at a luxury condominium, Ms. Thuay at Don Mueang airport, and Mr. Win on Ratchadamri Road. Further questioning has led to an additional warrant for another Burmese national under investigation.

因參與加密貨幣詐騙而被拘留的人包括巴吞他尼府的 Ko 先生、北標府一家工廠的 Moon 先生、豪華公寓的 San 女士、廊曼機場的 Thuay 女士以及 Ratchadamri 路的 Win 先生。進一步訊問導致另一名緬甸國民受到額外逮捕令接受調查。

The suspects face public fraud charges, identity theft, and entering false information into a computer system. All arrested individuals in the crypto scam have been transferred to Bang Rak Police Station for continued investigation as officials explore additional involvement by Thai nationals.

嫌疑人面臨公共詐欺、身份盜竊以及向電腦系統輸入虛假資訊的指控。所有在加密騙局中被捕的人都已被轉移到 Bang Rak 警察局繼續調查，官員們正在探索泰國國民的更多參與情況。