Thung Mahakmek Police Recover Funds for Victim Defrauded in Counterfeit Designer Handbag Scam Worth Over 370,000 Baht
Thung Mahakmek Police recovered 375,500 baht for a victim scammed by fake designer handbag sellers who posed as retailers and convinced her to transfer over 550,000 baht across multiple accounts.
Thung Mahakmek Police Recover Funds for Victim Defrauded in Designer Handbag Scam Worth Over 370,000 Baht
On May 15, senior police officers and investigators from Thung Mahakmek Station coordinated a joint investigation into the case.
The investigation began after a victim filed a complaint on September 5, 2568, at Thung Mahakmek Police Station. The victim reported being defrauded by scammers who posed as designer handbag sellers. After showing interest in purchasing branded bags, the victim was tricked into transferring money to multiple bank accounts, totaling 550,488 baht.
The National Police Office's Technology Crime Prevention and Suppression Center coordinated with various banks and telecommunications agencies. Working with Thung Mahakmek Station investigators, they traced the fraudulent transfers and coordinated with Kasikornbank to freeze and recover 375,500 baht, which was returned to Thung Mahakmek Station for restitution to the victim.
Lt. Col. Panom confirmed that the recovered funds have been successfully returned to the victim. The victim expressed gratitude for the swift investigation and cooperation between local police, the National Police Office, and Kasikornbank.
Police urged the public to exercise caution when contacted by criminals, avoid rushing to transfer money, and contact the nearest police station immediately for assistance.
Thung Mahakmek Station continues to investigate the fraudulent transfers by coordinating with relevant agencies to trace the perpetrators and pursue legal action.
