Bangkok: Cyber police have successfully dismantled a fraudulent network operating under the guise of a fake “Ohkajhu” page, which deceived investors into losing over 500,000 baht. Authorities managed to confiscate and return 350,000 baht to the victims.
According to Thai News Agency, the operation was led by Police Lieutenant General Trairong Phiwpaen, Commissioner of the Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD), alongside Police Major General Tinnakorn Rangmat, Deputy Commissioner of the TCSD. A press conference titled ‘MONEY CASH BACK: Close Accounts, Hunt the Horse, Get Your Money Back EP.21’ was held to address the arrests. The cyber police exposed the network using the name ‘Ohkajhu’ to lure investors with promises of high returns, ultimately leading to substantial financial losses.
The case was initiated by a complaint filed online by a victim on February 8, 2025. The victim reported encountering a Facebook fan page named ‘Ohkajhu’ on February 3, 2025, which advertised lucrative investment opportunities. Enticed by the offer and being an admirer of the ‘Grow Vegetables and Love Your Mother’ campaign, the victim engaged with the scammers via Messenger. The fraudsters expanded communication through a Line account under the name “AJK Service Department,” providing supposed investment insights. A broker, under the alias “Mr. Thanadet,” sent a fraudulent stock exchange link, convincing the victim to invest repeatedly, eventually totaling over 567,980 baht. When asked for additional fees to unlock their profits, the victim realized they had been scammed.
Investigations by Division 2, Technology Crime Suppression Division 4, led to the issuance of arrest warrants and the subsequent capture of several network members. The suspects face charges of impersonation and entering false data into computer systems to deceive and cause damage.
One of the gang members, 23-year-old Mr. Suphat, was apprehended in Khlong Luang District, Pathum Thani Province. Police coordinated with the bank to freeze 350,000 baht in Mr. Suphat’s account, transferred by the victim under false pretenses. Upon being charged, Mr. Suphat denied involvement with the frozen funds but consented to the police returning the money to the victim.