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Thai and Indian couple allegedly scammed Americans of over 3 billion baht (video)

Thai and Indian couple arrested for allegedly scamming Americans, photo by The Pattaya News.

A Thai and Indian couple allegedly scammed Americans of over 3 billion baht. Police arrested the couple after raiding a house in Bang Lamung district in Pattaya yesterday at around 10am.

Officers raided that house following a notification from the US Embassy stating that the house was being used as a hideout by scammers. The raid was conducted by a commando unit and officers from the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB)

Deputy National Police Chief Pol. Gen. Torsak Sukwimol said that he had arrested an unidentified Indian national between 50 and 60 years old, and his Thai wife who was between 40 and 50 years old. The couple is accused of tricking numerous American citizens out of over 3 billion baht in total damages, and the two fled to Pattaya, according to the US Embassy.

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