Bangkok Visa Agency Raided Over Forged Bank Documents

Immigration police raided a visa consultancy office in Sai Mai district, Bangkok, on 17 August 2026 after discovering evidence of forged bank statements and other fraudulent documents used in European visa applications. The investigation began when a European embassy notified Thai police that multiple Thai applicants had submitted suspicious documents, particularly falsified bank statements. Immigration Bureau deputy chief Pol. Maj. Gen. Phanthana Nuchanart ordered officers from Immigration Division 3 to execute a search warrant issued by Min Buri Criminal Court.

Officers seized counterfeit bank stamps, agency stamps, more than 20 suspected fake financial documents, four desktop computers, and numerous forged salary certificates and bank statements. Investigators determined the office was producing fraudulent documents for Thai clients applying for overseas travel visas. When the seized documents were compared with bank records, five cases showed significant irregularities, including mismatched applicant names and actual bank account holders, altered transaction records, and information that contradicted official bank confirmations.

Investigators also discovered that all five applicants' travel expenses were paid using the same foreign bank credit card number. Immigration Division 3 chief Pol. Maj. Gen. Songprod Sirisukha stated that preliminary investigations suggest more than 400 customers may have been affected. The company reportedly charged each client 40,000 baht, totalling over 16 million baht in suspected fraudulent transactions.

The suspects face potential charges under Sections 264, 265, and 268 of the Criminal Code for jointly forging and using forged documents, as well as Sections 251 and 252 for forging official seals. Final charges will be determined after forensic examination of the seized evidence and completion of the investigation.