Chiang Rai News
29-Year-old Woman Rescued from Chinese Human Traffickers in Myanmar
Chiang Rai authorities rescued an Udon Thani woman who had been a victim of Chinese human trafficking in Myanmar. The 29-year-old lady, named only as Nam, had been forced into providing sexual services to contact centre workers in Shan state by Chinese operatives.
A citizen journalist from the Facebook group Ninja Today brought the case to the attention of Chiang Rai police and the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security.
Thai authorities tracked the woman to a Chinese-operated contact centre in Myanmar and then rescued her via the National Referral Mechanism, a regional framework for sharing information about human trafficking.
On Friday, Nam returned to her home nation. She informed reporters that in May of this year, she was working in a Bangkok restaurant when she was approached by a TikTok user who offered her a job in “customer relations” at a location in Shan state.
After denying the offer several times, she finally agreed to a daily payment of 900 Chinese yuan (4,300 baht), with 450 yuan deducted for expenses.
Nam was eventually persuaded to travel north to Chiang Rai and, with the help of a local smuggler, cross the border from Mae Sai district.
Once in Myanmar, the woman was transported to a two-story structure enclosed by barbed wire and compelled to perform sexual services to the workers, who were largely Chinese nationals duped into participating in the operation like her.
Other people who have been duped into working for a contact centre gang in Myanmar.
She was compelled to sign a document in Chinese, which she was told would bind her for six months. She claimed she was assaulted after refusing to sign the document at first.
The victim stated that if she refused to perform sex acts, she would be locked in a cell, assaulted, and malnourished for up to three days at a time.
Her rescue occurred when she was able to successfully contact Ninja Today, which subsequently cooperated with the authorities. Nam cautioned other Thais not to fall for seemingly high-paying job offers in foreign nations while speaking to the media.
Chinese Gangs Using Social Media
Many Chinese human traffickers, according to investigators, have shifted to using social media and smartphone applications to find new victims. They claim that the process of rescuing persons kidnapped abroad is complex and time-consuming, and they urge those looking for work to be cautious.
According to a United Nations report released last month, “hundreds of thousands” of individuals are being trafficked by criminal gangs and forced to work in scam centres and other illegal web activities that have grown up across Southeast Asia in recent years.
According to the research, “credible sources” estimate that at least 120,000 persons in Myanmar and over 100,000 in Cambodia are involved in scam activities, with other criminal-owned firms in Laos, the Philippines, and Thailand ranging from crypto-fraud to online gambling.
When consumers receive messages from companies urging them to join an investment for a financial product, they should first verify the facts with the organisation, according to Thailand’s Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry.
Before making an investment decision, the ministry recommends people to consider certain factors. To begin with, many of these scam mailings promise exceptionally significant returns on investment in a short period of time. These claims can entice customers who are looking for a high return on their investment.
Complaints of Online Fraud Skyrocketing
From January 2022 to April 2023, the Online Fraud and Complaint Centre received 49,352 complaints about online trading/shopping fraud. Some online posts, for example, promise that consumers can earn a 50% profit in 15 days after investing only 10,000 baht.
Many scammers often upload images of high-profile celebrities or businessmen on their profiles and claim to be investors in the scheme, but they don’t disclose any details about their business ambitions.
These pages make specific incentives to entice visitors to make an investment decision as soon as possible. The advice is always the same: invest now or you will miss out on a good investment return.
According to the ministry, in certain cases, scammers exploit the names of publicly traded firms and the symbols of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Thai Stock Exchange to defraud customers looking to invest in gold. According to the DES Ministry, these scammers also claim to have consultants accessible to assist investors while guaranteeing earnings of 15-30% every day.
People can report online crimes connected to technology, such as online fraud, to local police stations or the Royal Thai Police’s Technology Crime Suppression Centres by calling 1441 or 081 866 3000, or by visiting the website: https://thaipoliceonline.com.
According to officials, scammers may construct bogus complaint channels and websites in order to lure victims. Before engaging with state agencies, victims should properly verify the validity of these channels.
Chinese Scammer Linked to Royal Gold Scams in Golden Triangle Arrested
Chinese Scammer Linked to “Royal Gold Scam” in Golden Triangle Arrested
Police in Wiang Kaen District of Chiang Rai Province have arrested a 50 year old man after the threatened to rape a 20 year-old woman and the proceeded to murder her 2 and half month old baby.
Police with doctors from Wiang Kaen Hospital and the Chao Luang Wiang Kaen Welfare Association were summoned to the scene of the incident to a 2-story cement house, Village No. 2, Tha Kham Subdistrict, Wiang Kaen District of Chiang Rai
On arrival they found Ms. Chanikarn, age 20, in a state of distress crying uncontrollably beside her 2 and a half month baby girl (Linlada) that was dead on the floor.
After calming Ms. Chanikarn, the child’s mother, said that at approximately 2:30 p.m she was out to collect diapers that had been dried in front of the house, while her 2 and a half month old daughter was sleep on the ground floor of the house.
She said she was suddenly approached by a Mr. Lee, about 40 years old, who lived on the opposite side of the road. He came towards her and grabbed her arm and threatened her saying if she didn’t sleeping with him he will go and kill his daughter.
Miss Chanikan refused and ran away, then Mr. Lee then walked into the house and grabbed Ms. Linlada’s leg, smashing the child’s head against the cement floor of the house. The infant died immediately.
Mr. Lee then just walked away and returned to his own home, leaving Miss Chanikan and her dead baby.
When police went to Mr. Lee’s home he immediately confessed killing the infant and was taken to Wiang Kaen Police Station for further questioning. Under caution he told police that he was sexually attracted to Miss Chanikan‘s and when her husband leave for work he took the opportunity to approach her.
He said when he saw her husband leave he crossed that road and found Miss Chanikan in the yard alone, he then threatened her to sleep with him, saying he would kill her child if she didn’t have sex with him. However when she refused he flew into a fit of rage walked into her home and murdered he baby. He said he was out of control with rage.
After killing the infant he walk across the street to his home and waited for the police to arrive. The police have charged him with premeditated murder and attempted rape. He is being held without bail at the local remand center.
Meanwhile, Miss Chanikan and her family were preparing a religious burial ceremony for the child.
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Machete Wielding Man Shot an Killed by Police in Chiang Rai
https://www.chiangraitimes.com/chiangrai-news/machete-wielding-man-shot-an-killed-by-police-in-chiang-rai/
CHIANG RAI: Prime Minister Settha Thavisin has authorized the establishment of an emergency cyber center operated by the Royal Thai Police to combat transnational crimes committed by call center gangs along the Thai border in Chiang Rai province.
On July 19, Prime Minister Settha Thavisin directed the Center to combat information technology crimes. The Royal Thai Police (Royal Thai Police) will crack down on call center gangs in Myanmar, Laos, and along the border.
His directive comes as call center gangs ratchet up their scams to defraud people of their money, causing concern among Thais and jeopardizing the country’s economic and social stability.
Pol. Gen. Kittirat Panphet, Deputy Commander and Director of the Police Crime Suppression Division, Assigned Pol. Lt. Gen. Thatchai Pitanilabut, Assistant Commander-in-Chief of the Police/Deputy Director of the Police Crime Suppression Division, has launched the operation ‘Bombing the Thieves’ Bridge’ in collaboration with the CAT Office, G., mobile phone network operators AIS DTAC TRUE NT, and local security agencies to cut the mobile phone signal and WiFi internet that criminals illegally use to deceive Thai citizens.
Pol. Lt. Gen. Thatchai stated that they will begin pressing the first action of the ‘Explosion of Thieves’ Bridge’ in Chiang Rai Province toward the thieves’ base of operations in the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone.
The territory surrounding King Roman in Laos. King Roman is now a full-service entertainment destination with an airport that welcomes travelers from Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar, he explained.
According to Pol. Lt. Gen. Thatchai, this operation will have no influence on honest people along the Thai border, and it will only target cyber criminals.
They will also increase the arrest and prosecution of unlawful service towers, such as SIM booths, which allow gangs register SIM cards to swindle the people. Dealing with criminal organizations of foreigners and Thais who band together to deceive and damage Thais.
The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) suspended more than three million SIM cards on July 16 because the holders had not verified their identities with their mobile phone operators by the deadline, in accordance with the NBTC’s measures to combat alleged fraudsters’ mule accounts.
The names of the holders of 80 million mobile phone numbers used for mobile banking transactions did not match the names associated with the mobile banking accounts.
The NBTC would require mobile phone companies to authenticate SIM card holders and the names of their mobile banking accounts. The verification procedure is expected to be completed by the end of September this year.
In addition, the NBTC and Royal Thai Police have collaborated to combat illegal telecom towers throughout the country’s borders, disconnecting signals at 465 places, altering antenna direction at 470 towers, and dismantling antennas at 179 locations.
They are certain that the move will disrupt contact center gangs and other types of technology-based crime.
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Machete Wielding Man Shot an Killed by Police in Chiang Rai
https://www.chiangraitimes.com/chiangrai-news/machete-wielding-man-shot-an-killed-by-police-in-chiang-rai/
Police in Mae Chan, Chiang Rai, shot and killed a 28-year-old man who allegedly attacked a police officer with a machete. The officer was slashed in the right leg with the machete.
According to police, the culprit, known only as Mr. Toon, had been harassing local villagers in Mae Chan district, Chiang Rai, threatening them with a knife and using violet insults.
The village headman arrived on the scene to try to calm Mr. Toon, but he was shouting hysterically and taking swipes at him with the machete, so he contacted the police.
When the responding officer arrived at the site about 9 p.m., he attempted to calm the man, but he instead assaulted the officer, slashing his right leg with the machete. In self-defense, the cop had to fire his gun at Mr. Toon, striking him in the chest.
Mr. Toon and the policeman were taken to Mae Chan Hospital, where Mr. Toon died of a gunshot wound. Pol Sgt. Sutthikiat Phanomphraisakul was released from the hospital after receiving numerous stitches for his injuries.
Local police received a tip around 9.30 p.m. yesterday that a guy was causing mayhem in the village. When authorities arrived, they discovered 28-year-old Toon strolling along a public road, holding a large knife and threatening people. Mae Chan district officials attempted to contain the incident.
During a search of Mr. Toon’s home, authorities discovered methamphetamine consumption equipment. Locals told authorities that the man was addicted to Yaba (Methamphetamine) and an alcoholic.
The authorities are conducting an inquiry to determine Toon’s motivations and whether any underlying issues contributed to his violent outburst.
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