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Five Individuals Apprehended in $76 Million Cryptocurrency Scam in Thailand

by Dan K
Sep 17, 2023 - 4:00 pm
in Regulation
A team of CCIB officers during the operation to arrest individuals involved in the crypto scam.

Breaking: Thailand Authorities Nab Perpetrators of Crypto Scam

In a significant crackdown, the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) of Thailand has arrested five individuals connected to a fraudulent crypto investment platform, BCH Global Ltd. This scam encouraged more than 3,000 investors to funnel their savings into non-existent gold and USDT investments, swindling a staggering 2.7 billion Baht (around $76 million).

The Detainees and the Charges

Four of the arrested individuals are Chinese nationals, with the remaining one being from Laos. The group has been charged with various offenses including conspiracy to commit transnational crimes, public fraud, and engaging in money laundering activities.

Operation Details: International Cooperation at Its Best

The operation to nab the culprits was not a solo venture. The CCIB collaborated with Homeland Security Investigations and several international law enforcement agencies to pinpoint and apprehend the individuals behind this enormous scam. The investigation was triggered by the numerous reports from the affected investors who fell prey to the deceit propagated through the website bchgloballtd.com in late 2022.

Legal Proceedings and Asset Confiscation

In the wake of the arrests, the Attorney General’s Office has spearheaded the prosecution. The Anti-Money Laundering Office has also seized assets amounting to 585 million Baht as part of the ongoing investigation. Kissana Phathanacharoen, the spokesperson for CCIB, has expressed the organization’s commitment to preserving the legal rights of the victims. Those affected are urged to register their complaints through the CCIB hotline or its official website.

A Growing Concern Over Crypto Scams in Thailand

Last month, Thailand’s Minister of Digital Economy and Society (MDES) pondered over the possibility of shutting down Meta, the platform formerly known as Facebook, in a bid to curtail financial crimes involving crypto assets. Over 200,000 people have reportedly fallen victim to scams propagated through ads on the social media platform, underscoring the pressing need for stringent measures to protect unsuspecting users from crypto trading and investment scams.

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