BANGKOK — A 41-year-old Taiwanese woman, Miss Hsi, was arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport on January 11 in connection with a call center scam operation, following a coordinated effort between immigration authorities and Udon Thani police.
Miss Hsi was apprehended while attempting to leave Thailand after Udon Thani Provincial Police alerted Immigration Bureau Division 2’s investigation team. The arrest was made under a warrant issued by the Udon Thani Provincial Court.
Police Major General Choengron Rimphadee, Commander of Immigration Division 2, praised the effectiveness of their APPS system in preventing suspects from fleeing. “The system immediately flags individuals with active arrest warrants during airline check-in procedures,” he said. “We are committed to ensuring that criminals cannot escape through airport channels.”
The investigation revealed that Miss Hsi played a key role in the scam operation, allegedly arranging accommodation for the installation of SIM BOX devices. These devices are used to convert telephone signals in fraudulent call center schemes that defraud victims.
Miss Hsi is facing multiple charges, including unauthorized possession and operation of radio communication equipment, running an unlicensed radio station, and using telecommunications frequencies without permission. She has denied all charges.
Following her arrest, Miss Hsi was transferred to Udon Thani City Police Station for further legal proceedings. This case marks another significant success in Thailand’s ongoing crackdown on transnational call center scams.