Expats Join Complaints as iCon Group ‘Bosses’ Imprisoned; CEO Follows
The case against the "bosses" of The iCon Group, an online direct sales business, who are being prosecuted for public fraud and inputting false information into computer systems, has expanded to include foreign victims
Japanese and Thai Suspects Extort Couple Over Visa Deal
Officials from the Japanese Embassy in Thailand, including a Police Attaché, brought Mr. Takeyuki, a 63-year-old Japanese national, and Ms. Banag, his 40-year-old Filipino wife, to two police stations in Bangkok.
Iranian Pair Caught in the Act Stealing Money Saudi Tourist in Bangkok
From questioning the victims, it was learned that the couple's tactics was to target foreign tourists. They would approach them, ask to exchange money, and while one distracted the victim with conversation, the other would steal their money. The victims usually realized the theft after the fact.
Thai Immigration Scandal: Korean Suspect’s Livestream in Custody
Immigration police officers, especially those in Chonburi, have been embarrassed after a video clip of a Korean man using his phone to livestream himself from inside a detention room and a prisoner transport vehicle
The iCon Group case Spreads to Politics After Leaked ‘Deity’ Audio Clips
Public interest in The iCon Group case has shifted from celebrity actors to politicians and government officials. Nearly 1,100 victims have registered, with total damages amounting to no less than 400 million baht.
Dutch Man’s Outburst in Udon Thani Bar Over 130 Baht Change
On October 14, the tourist police in Udon Thani were searching for a Dutch man who appeared in a CCTV clip from a restaurant where a victim had filed a complaint.
The iCon Group Scandal Echoes Past Frauds as Thai Celebs Face Backlash
The iCon Group, a large business enterprise involving celebrities, influencers, and stars acting as "bosses" to promote online product sales, has gradually faced complaints from a group of victims
British Teen Arrested for Alleged Cosmetics Shoplifting in Bangkok Mall
Officers from Phahonyothin Police Station revealed on Sunday that they had received a theft notification on Saturday night about a foreign customer stealing goods from a cosmetics store.
Operation Demolish Criminal Bridges: Thai Police Seize Large-scale SIM Boxes
Police officials have named their latest large-scale operation against call center gangs "Operation Demolish Criminal Bridges." The goal is to cut off connection routes between criminals and the public
2 Laotians, 7 Thais Arrested for Illegal Sex Toy Trade Worth Millions
In a recent case where police seized 2,580 illegal sex toys across 3 provinces, 9 suspects were arrested, including 2 Laotian nationals.
