Police Arrest Thanapol and Amornrat for Amulet Fraud
Police have arrested a couple, Thanapol and his wife Amornrat, for allegedly defrauding a victim of 380 million baht in a fraudulent amulet scheme. The couple was apprehended in Chiang Rai at 11 PM on Saturday, following arrest warrants issued in Nakhon Sawan and Nonthaburi provinces in March and April.
As police transported the couple from Chiang Rai to the Muang Nakhon Sawan police station, a businessman named Boonyuen demanded the return of either his Buddha amulets or the 380 million baht collected from their sales.
Boonyuen claimed that Thanapol had borrowed money from him and pledged amulets that were later revealed to be fake. Following negotiations, it was agreed that Thanapol would sell Boonyuen’s 564 Buddha amulets, valued at 380 million baht.
However, Thanapol allegedly issued 38 cheques for 10 million baht each, all of which bounced. Subsequently, the couple fled the scene.
On Saturday, Thanapol admitted to his wrongdoing but declined to discuss repayment or the return of the Buddha amulets, stating he would provide testimony in court.
