Technology Crime Suppression Division Breaks Up Transnational Call Center Gang Scamming Victims with Fake TikTokShop Investment

The Technology Crime Suppression Division has dismantled a transnational call center gang that defrauded 88 victims out of over 25 million baht through a fake TikTokShop investment scheme. On February 10th, police arrested four suspects including Liu (49, Chinese national), Veeratep (51), Supanee (55), and Thanyarat (49), who are accused of fraud, computer crime, money laundering, and conspiracy. The criminals used sophisticated social engineering tactics, creating a fake mobile application that mimicked TikTokShop, convincing victims to invest by showing fabricated sales and profit numbers. Victims were tricked into transferring money for 'investments' or 'transaction fees', with the scammers blocking withdrawals and demanding additional payments. Police seized assets worth 114 million baht, including 13 vehicles, 31 tractors, luxury homes, gold bars, branded goods, and land titles. The operation involved over 200 officers from multiple agencies, including international cooperation with HSI and USSS.