The cybernetic Crime The Investigation Bureau (CCIB) has arrested four people from China and one from Laos in connection with a cryptocurrency scam, resulting in a loss of more than 2.7 billion baht. The fraudulent scheme operated through an investment platform called bchgloballtd.com and has reportedly deceived at least 3,280 people.
The victims, who began coming forward in November last year, were tricked into investing in gold and the USDT cryptocurrency. A thorough investigation by the CCIB revealed that many orchestrators of the cryptocurrency scam were also involved with other deceptive platforms. International law enforcement agencies, including the National Security Investigation, collaborated to obtain arrest warrants for the five suspects.
The quintet is being held responsible for collusion in the commission of transnational crimes, public fraud, dissemination of false information in computer systems and money laundering. The Attorney General's Office began legal proceedings against them on August 10. Subsequently, on September 4, the Anti-Money Laundering Bureau confiscated his properties, valued at 585 million baht.
Kissana Pathanacharoen, spokesperson for the CCIB, has assured that the Board will continue to contact victims to inform them of their legal rights. She also mentioned that victims can file complaints at www.thaipoliceonline.com or through the CCIB hotline 1441, she informed bangkok Mail.
Investment scams They have reportedly caused the most financial damage of all the frauds reported to the police. According to Kissana, many victims had invested their life savings or mortgaged their properties to invest in the scam. Victims were often lured by strangers or foreigners who promised high and guaranteed returns in a short period of time through online platforms or foreign mobile applications.
The CCIB, in a bid to educate the public, advises potential investors to always check the registration number of investment companies to avoid any possible cryptocurrency scams. The authenticity of investment websites can also be verified at www.checkdomain.thaiware.com.
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