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Round up of unsavoury suspects
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 27/12/2018
» On the crime front, public attention was dominated to a large degree by news stories that were wide-ranging, unusual and controversial. The alleged bitcoin fraud had police and readers delving into the complexity of the cryptocurrency issue, which is new to most people, while the arrest of senior clergy in temple fund embezzlement cases tested people's faith in Buddhism. Meanwhile, the arrest of a policeman-turned-hitman responsible for at least two murders, brought back memories of his alleged connection to the kidnapping and murders of the wife and son of a jeweller holding vital clues in the 1995 stolen Saudi gems case. Police also claimed success in nabbing all overstayers in a long-running crackdown. However, the reportedly accidental shooting death of an Indian tourist in a gun battle between two rival Bangkok gangs undermined confidence in tourist safety.
Bitcoin scandal parents insist money from family business
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 01/11/2018
» The parents of the 797-million-baht bitcoin fraud suspects denied money-laundering charges on Thursday, saying the 90 million baht received from their eldest son was money from the established family business.
Top suspect in BTC crypto scam collared
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 12/10/2018
» The prime suspect in the network that allegedly swindled Finnish investor Aarni Otava Saarimaa out of almost 800 million baht in bitcoin was arrested after returning to the country from the US on Wednesday night, police said.
'Crypto-scammer' claims he can't leave United States
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 11/10/2018
» The Foreign Ministry has revoked the passport of the prime suspect in a network that allegedly defrauded Finnish investor Aarni Otava Saarimaa out of 797 million baht in bitcoin.
Bitcoin theft fugitive's Thai passport revoked after no show
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 10/10/2018
» The Foreign Ministry has revoked the passport of fugitive Prinya Jaravijit, believed to be in the United States and the prime suspect in the theft of bitcoins said to be worth 797 million baht from a Finnish investor, according to the Crime Suppression Division.
Surrender deadline for Bitcoin scam suspect
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 14/09/2018
» The prime suspect behind an alleged scam network that swindled a Finnish investor out of almost 800 million baht worth of bitcoin has until Monday to turn himself in before efforts will be made to extradite him, the Crime Suppression Division (CSD) says.
Finnish investor drops complaint
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 05/09/2018
» Finnish investor Aarni Otava Saarimaa has withdrawn his complaint against two local businessmen in the 797-million-baht bitcoin fraud case.
Finn withdraws bitcoin complaint against businessmen
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 04/09/2018
» Finnish investor Aarni Otava Saarimaa has withdrawn his complaint against two local businessmen in the 797-million-baht bitcoin fraud case.
Bitcoin duo insist they're innocent
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 30/08/2018
» A 27-year-old actor Jiratpisit "Boom" Jaravijit and his elder brother, Thanasit Jaravijit turned themselves in to the Crime Suppression Division (CSD) on Wednesday to acknowledge fraud charges in an alleged bitcoin scam.
Finn 'satisfied' after bitcoin scandal talks
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 29/08/2018
» Finnish businessman Aarni Otava Saarimaa, who lost millions of baht in an alleged high-profile bitcoin scam, is now "satisfied" after negotiating a settlement deal with two key suspects who Tuesday acknowledged fraud charges pressed by the Crime Suppression Division (CSD).