Pattaya Police Arrest Spotter for Fake Police Gang Extorting Victims
Pattaya City Police have arrested a 40-year-old man believed to be a spotter for a gang impersonating police officers to extort money from victims. The group allegedly conducted fake searches and detentions to seize cash.
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