Chinese-Led 'Pig Butchering' Scam Gang Busted in Pattaya
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Thai police have dismantled a Chinese-led gang involved in a 'pig butchering' scam, arresting 8 Chinese nationals and 2 Burmese nationals in a luxury villa raid in Pattaya. The gang posed as high-ranking Chinese military officers on Douyin (TikTok) to target widowed and single women, persuading them to transfer money via fake investment apps. Over 700 transactions were recorded, totaling 3.5 billion baht. The gang operated internationally, with some members in Thailand handling chats and others in China responsible for cashing out. Police seized computers, phones, and hundreds of SIM cards, and are investigating the money trail and other gang members.
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