Arrested Gang Impersonating Chaipattana Foundation: Scamming Villagers’ Money

Very arrogant, “Serf Squadron” arrested a gang of “Chief Soldier” impersonating the Chaipattana Foundation. scam villagers money Go ahead and search several target areas before arresting 7 participants in the movement.

At 10:00 a.m. on August 10, 2023, at the Crime Suppression Division (Bor.Por.Por.), Pol.Lt.Gen. Pol.Lt.Col. Panumas Sangsong, Deputy Superintendent 3rd Superintendent, Pol.Lt.Col.Supot Noisawan, Deputy Superintendent (Investigation) 3rd Superintendent, jointly announced the results. Arrested a gang claiming to be a secretary of state, investing in projects of the Chaipattana Foundation. The latter led them to search the target areas in Chaiyaphum, Maha Sarakham, Roi Et, Kalasin, Chiang Mai, Lampang and Suphan Buri provinces. All 7 participants in the movement were arrested, consisting of 1. Mr. Somchai or Captain Pet Namsom, 59 years old, 2. Mr. Suriphan or Captain George Sattayaphithak Age 61 years 3. Mr. Akkrawat or Seth Num Phromkhamnoi Age 59 years 4. Mr. Prasarn or Setdaeng Sawang Age 65 years 5. Mr. Niphon Phukongka Age 61 years 6. Ms. Waraporn Suwankammoon, 58 years old, and 7. Mr. Somsak Khanthong, 51 years old, according to the arrest warrant from the Criminal Court for “fraud and defrauding the public” along with exhibits, documents for 20 construction projects, bank account books. 18 books, 3 ATM cards, 4 mobile phones

Maj. Gen. Montri revealed that at the beginning of 2021, he received complaints from Chaipattana Foundation That there is a group of people impersonating the Foundation to organize the Monkey Cheek Project In the Northeastern region, 90 projects scam money from small contractors and villagers. Before coming to know later that the project does not exist In the past, there were more than 20 victims with a total damage value of more than 1.5 million baht. The 3rd committee of the Royal Thai Police is going to the area to investigate the whereabouts of this group of villains.

The Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Police continued that from the investigation, he knew that The group of criminals will claim is a major construction company Representative from the Chaipattana Foundation preparing a project The foundation’s swamp dredging is a project to help people. And there is a policy to allow small contractors in the Northeastern region to get jobs. Each project will have a main support budget of 100-1,000 million baht. If anyone is interested in participating in the project, they will have to pay for the purchase of a project from a group of suspects. is a project value It will start at a price of 17,500 baht to 90,000 baht for the price depending on the size of the area and the budget of the project that will be received.

Police Colonel Pornsak added that It was also found that The accused groups often use government offices as a meeting place. to build credibility Each time there is a meeting, about 50-60 people are interested in attending the meeting. In the past, there have been meetings about 4 times. However, after paying for the project and signing the MOU. The accused groups will begin to cut off contact before all of the victims’ money disappears.

Lt. Col. Panumas said that from investigating and collecting evidence, there were 10 accomplices in the crime. Their duties were divided into 2 groups: 5 persuading brokers, consisting of 1. Mr. Somchai or Captain Duck 2. Mr. Suriyapan or Captain George 3. Mr. Akrawat or Seh Young, 4. Mr. Niphon and 5. Mr. Prasarn or Seh Daeng. As for the second group of accused 1. Mr. Kittisak Saiprom Age 58 years 2. Ms. Metta Khanthong Age 53 years 3. Ms. Waraporn Age 58 years 4. Mr. Somsak Age 51 years 5. Mr. Lertpong Chaiwonglert Age 60 years

However, from all background checks, Mr. Prasarn and Mr. Suriyaphan were found. That in the past used to serve in the military under one real The rest is impersonation. Therefore collecting evidence to request the court to issue arrest warrants and follow up to arrest the aforementioned 7 accused, Mr. Kittisak and Ms. Metta are still on the run, while Mr. Lertpong is already in prison. from being arrested in another case

Pol.Lt.Col.Supot said that from the investigation, all the accused still refused. Of the questioning of all the accused, most pointed out that Follow the orders of Mr. Somchai or Captain Ped. without knowing that it is a scam for villagers’ money Take him to the investigating officer, Kor.

News reports that From the search, we also found a list of projects such as

1. The Buddhist Monastery Roi Et Buddhist Preservation Project and the Quality of Life Development Project and Education Project to Promote Sports for Youth and Tourism, budget 850 million baht (Project 2023, Roi Et Province)

2. LRT Red Line Light Rail Project, Khon Kaen Province (Project 2022, Khon Kaen Province)

3. Wang Lin Fah Reservoir Tourism Development Project Conserving Khok Din Daeng Forest as a Honorable Forest and promoting agriculture according to the Royal Initiative (2021 Project, Kalasin Province)

4. Documents for the Kaem Ling Kaeng Nam Ton Reservoir Development Project, Muang District, Khon Kaen Province (2023 Project, Kalasin Province)

5. Documents for the development of tourist attractions at Ko Maharaj Dam in Laos and promoting agriculture according to His Majesty’s initiatives (Couldn’t find news information in Kalasin Province)

6. Documentation of the double-track railway project Surat-Songkhla Line (Project Year 2023, Surat Thani Province)

7. Project to develop tourist attractions at Lampao Dam, Maharat Island and promote farmers according to the Royal Initiative within Nong Bua Sub-District Municipality. Nong Kung Si District Kalasin Province (Project Year 2021, Kalasin Province)

8. Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University Construction Project Nong Khai Campus, Moo 7, Ban Tong Subdistrict, Seka District, Bueng Kan Province (Project Year 2023, Bueng Kan Province)

It is expected that the accused group may use the name of the project to falsely claim that their company has a concession. and lead to deceit People or groups of interested contractors because all 8 projects belong to the government that are about to actually be built.

2023-08-10 08:45:00
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