A 23 year old woman from Khon Kaen, Juthamas Poolmee, was apprehended by the Anti-Trafficking Police squad for fraudulently using Facebook to deceive charitable individuals into donating money. The arrest, which occurred today at a dormitory in Chiang Nern, Mueang District, Rayong, followed a warrant issued by the Trat Provincial Court on November 20. Juthamas was charged with deceiving the public and dishonestly or fraudulently entering false data into a computer system.
Juthamas created fake Facebook profiles impersonating temples, monks, and animal shelters to solicit donations. She posted messages and images inviting people to donate money for merit-making. However, instead of forwarding the donations to the purported temples or shelters, Juthamas used the funds for personal expenses and leisure activities. In addition to soliciting donations under…
