Pattaya Scam Network Dismantled: Eight Arrested, Including Three Chinese Nationals; 22 Bank Books and Crypto Links Seized
Pattaya police have busted an online scam network involving Thai and Chinese nationals, arresting eight individuals. Seized items include 22 bank books and cryptocurrency links, suggesting a sophisticated operation whose full extent is under investigation.
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