Thai, S. Korean police bust scam centres in Bangkok

Bangkok Post - Oct 19, 2026

Thai and South Korean police have arrested two Chinese nationals and eight South Koreans suspected of operating three call scam centres in Bangkok that allegedly defrauded South Korean victims of more than 100 million baht.

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