Atthapol Arrested in 300 Million Baht Cryptocurrency Fraud Case
Two suspects have been arrested for allegedly scamming a businessman out of more than 300 million baht through an online cryptocurrency investment scheme.
Details of the Scam
The arrests were made by officers from the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) after the businessman filed a complaint, reporting that he had fallen victim to an online scam. The businessman claimed he was approached via the Line chat app by a user named “Oil,” who posed as an attractive woman. After establishing a rapport with the businessman, “Oil” introduced him to an online trading platform where he was encouraged to invest in cryptocurrency, specifically USDT (Tether).
The businessman transferred substantial amounts of money into the scheme, believing he was making profitable investments. However, when he tried to withdraw his profits, he was unable to do so, realizing he had been defrauded of more than 300 million baht.
Arrests of Athima and Atthapol
Following the investigation, CCIB officers arrested two suspects: Athima, 32, in Chon Buri’s Nong Prue district, and Atthapol, 38, in Kalasin’s Nong Kung Si district. The suspects were charged with public fraud, inserting false information into a computer system, and money laundering.
The suspects are now in police custody, awaiting legal action. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are continuing to work on tracing other individuals involved in the scam.