The suspect, identified as ‘Mr Nattapol’, was arrested at a workers’ residence in a palm plantation in Moo 7, Tambon Phru Din Na, Khlong Thom District, Krabi.
The report by CIB, posted online last Thursday (Nov 29), did not give the time and date of the arrest.
The warrants accused Nattapol of defrauding the public by impersonating others and manipulating computer systems with false or distorted data. His actions are believed to have caused over B11 million in damages., the report said.
The investigation began after a complaint was filed alleging that a group of criminals used a Facebook page to lure victims into investing in foreign currency coins, promising inflated returns. The scheme gained credibility among victims, leading to significant financial losses.
Police tracked Nattapol to the workers’ camp, where he was reportedly hiding and working under the radar.
Upon his arrest, officers informed him of his rights and the charges against him. He has since been transferred to Samrong Nuea Police Station in Bangkok for further legal proceedings, the report concluded.