Three Thai nationals have been arrested for their alleged roles in a transnational romance scam network that defrauded victims of over six billion baht, according to police reports.
The suspects — identified only as Jutharat, Janjira, and Jiraphan — were apprehended on Sunday, November 2, 2025, in coordinated operations across Chachoengsao, Nonthaburi, and Yala provinces. They face charges of money laundering and involvement in organized international crime.
Pol Maj Gen Pattanasak Bupphasuwan, commander of the Consumer Protection Police Division, revealed that the arrests stemmed from a long-running investigation into a scam ring believed to be operated by a group of Nigerian nationals since 2019.
Authorities say the network targeted Thai victims through fake online relationships, manipulating them into transferring large sums of money via digital platforms.
The total financial damage is estimated to exceed six billion baht.
Investigators allege the three women played key roles in the operation by recruiting individuals to open mule bank accounts used to funnel stolen funds. They also reportedly handled cash withdrawals and received commissions ranging from 2% to 10% per transaction.
All three suspects have denied the charges. Police confirmed that the investigation remains active, with further arrests possible as they continue to unravel the network’s operations.
