Former Subdistrict Chief Flees to Malaysia in Job-Selling Scam
A former Khuan Kalong subdistrict chief fled to Malaysia after selling government positions in a scam that defrauded victims of hundreds of thousands of baht, with authorities now coordinating across borders for his arrest.
The former mayor of Khuan Kalong Subdistrict Administration Organization, wanted for running a position-selling extortion scheme, has fled to a neighboring country. Authorities are preparing to issue arrest warrants for an additional accomplice who served as an intermediary in recruiting victims. Investigators believe many more victims exist and are tracing financial flows.
On July 8, high-level security sources confirmed the former official has already crossed into Malaysia. Region 9 Police have coordinated with Satun provincial police to formally contact Malaysian authorities through official channels for his arrest and extradition.
Investigators found clear evidence that victims handed over hundreds of thousands of baht, believing they could place their children in government positions, but none were ever hired. A source revealed that investigators are preparing to seek court approval for arrest warrants for one additional accomplice—a close relative of the former official who acted as a broker in negotiating with and recruiting victims.
Lieutenant Colonel Niphon Hemsamahmat, Satun Provincial Police Commander, has ordered all district police stations throughout Satun to establish complaint desks and accept reports from residents affected by this fraud scheme. This will streamline complaint handling and systematically collect evidence and witnesses, as investigators believe dozens more victims remain silent and hidden. Police and the National Anti-Corruption Commission are expanding investigations into money laundering routes, with officials carefully examining transactions to identify financial pathways.
