Monday, November 3, 2025 - Three Thai women have been arrested for their alleged involvement in a romance scam network run by a group of Nigerians that defrauded victims of more than six billion baht.
The suspects, identified only as Jutharat, Janjira and
Jiraphan, were apprehended on Sunday, November 2, 2025 in Chachoengsao,
Nonthaburi and Yala provinces on charges of involvement in transnational crime
and money laundering.
Pol Maj Gen Pattanasak Bupphasuwan, commander of the
Consumer Protection Police Division, who disclosed this in a statement on
Monday said their arrests followed an investigation into a scam network
believed to have been operated by a group of Nigerians since 2019.
According to Bangkok Post, the gang allegedly lured Thai
victims into fake online relationships before concocting stories to persuade
them to transfer money through various digital channels. Police said the total
losses amounted to more than six billion baht.
Investigators said the three arrested women were allegedly
responsible for recruiting people to open mule bank accounts used to receive
money from victims.
They also made cash withdrawals and reportedly earned
commissions of between 2% and 10% of the total amount each time.
The suspects have denied the charges. Police said the
investigation is ongoing.
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