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2 clusters · 3 sources · 6 days · First seen 16 days ago · Last updated 11 days ago

Fraudulent operations targeting Japanese citizens

Overview

Law enforcement agencies have disrupted two distinct fraudulent operations targeting Japanese interests.

In Japan, the Metropolitan Police Department arrested four individuals, including Chu Ngoc Hoang, for an alleged scheme involving fraudulent smartphone contracts. The suspects reportedly used university students to obtain devices through false information, which were then used to facilitate unauthorized internet banking transfers. Investigators believe Chu sold over 700 such devices.

In Thailand, authorities raided a luxury residence in Bangkok suspected of being a base for a fraud ring targeting Japanese citizens. The operation led to the arrest of 15 individuals, including four Japanese and five Chinese nationals. The group allegedly impersonated Japanese police officers to deceive victims into transferring funds. Seized evidence included fake police uniforms, badges, and fraudulent manuals written in Japanese. Police are currently searching for a Chinese man suspected to be the mastermind.

Entities

Thailand Police · Chu Ngoc Hoang · Bangkok · Metropolitan Police Department

Timeline

11 days ago

[CRIME] 3 sources
Bangkok luxury residence raided in specialized fraud ring bust
Thai authorities raided a luxury Bangkok residence used as a fraud base, arresting 15 people, including four Japanese nationals, for targeting victims in Japan by impersonating police officers.
16 days ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Four arrested for fraudulent smartphone contracts and banking fraud
Four Vietnamese nationals were arrested in Japan for allegedly using university students to fraudulently contract smartphones, which were then resold and used for illegal internet banking transfers.

Sources

fnn.jp · news.cube-soft.jp · thethaiger.com