Police Arrest Four for Extortion Impersonating Ministry Officials
Region 2 Police have arrested four suspects from an eight-member gang that posed as Department of Natural Resources officials to extort 3.5 million baht from a company in Chonburi. The arrests took place in Bangkok and nearby provinces between November 6-10, with warrants issued for six suspects on charges of joint extortion and impersonating public officials. Police continue to search for the remaining four suspects.
Region 2 Police Chief orders investigation team to catch gang posing as Ministry of Natural Resources special task force, extorting 3.5 million from famous company, hunting 4 more accomplices. From the case where a group of individuals falsely claimed to be a special task force of the Department of Natural Resources and Environment under Minister Surachai Chomklin, demanding 3.5 million baht from a company. The victim had not paid and on the same day filed a complaint at Khlong Khuean Police Station, Chonburi, for attempted extortion on November 3. On November 10, 2026, Pol. Maj. Gen. Wasan Techa-akkaraket, Commander of Region 2 Police, ordered Pol. Col. Kriengsak Sarathongoi, Superintendent of Region 2 Investigation Division, along with Chonburi Provincial Police and Khlong Khuean Investigation Team, to investigate. They found 8 perpetrators, identified 7, and obtained arrest warrants for 6 from Chonburi Provincial Court for joint extortion by posing as officials and acting as officials without authority. Subsequently, they launched operations to track and arrest the suspects. On November 6, 2026, they arrested Mr. An in Sai Mai area, Bangkok. Initial questioning: he admitted traveling to the company with the gang but denied demanding money. On November 7, 2026, they arrested Mr. Chang at a house in Lat Krabang, Bangkok. He admitted traveling to the company with the gang but denied demanding money, though Vchat conversations demanding money were found. On November 9, 2026, they arrested Mr. Pin at a pork BBQ restaurant in Mueang Nakhon Pathom district. He admitted traveling to the company with the gang but denied demanding money. On November 10, 2026, they arrested Mr. Jack at a room in Wang Thonglang, Bangkok. He admitted traveling to the company but denied demanding money. Additionally, they searched the house of Mr. Kiu in a village in Bang Bon, Bangkok, but did not find him.
