CHIANG MAI, Thailand — On February 27, 2026, police arrested Chuda Mangma, 33, and three accomplices after seizing 300,000 baht from a bank account linked to a call-center scam, authorities said.
Officers from Police Region 5 were alerted by the financial crime team at Krungthai Bank when a customer attempted to withdraw 300,000 baht at the Pratu Chiang Mai branch. At the counter, they found Mangma withdrawing the cash. Police also seized a bank book, ATM card, and mobile phone. Mangma admitted she had been instructed to open the account and withdraw the money, which did not belong to her.
Further investigation led to the arrest of three alleged accomplices monitoring the withdrawal:
Arr Wai, 27, Myanmar national, coordinator
Phipop, also known as Sang, 37, Myanmar national with a pink stateless card
Jongfu, also known as Afu, 25, without civil registration
One suspect was additionally charged under the Immigration Act 1979.
Records showed the funds were transferred by a victim as part of an online fraud complaint in Saraburi province, with total losses of 2.4 million baht.
The arrests occurred at approximately 16:20 at the Krungthai Bank branch on Chang Lor Road in Mueang Chiang Mai district, and the suspects were handed over to the Mueang Chiang Mai police station for legal proceedings.
Police said the group acted under orders from a Chinese boss, with Thai nationals arranging logistics, recruiting individuals to open accounts, and withdrawing funds. Authorities indicated evidence exists to pursue at least two more suspects and are expanding the investigation.
