Chinese scammer arrested in Pattaya
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Chinese scammer arrested in Pattaya

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Published: 16/08/2026 · Occurred: 16/08/2026

Pattaya

In Pattaya, a Chinese scammer was arrested for cheating tourists, reports Bangkok Post. According to police sources cited by Bangkok Post, the suspect is suspected of carrying out various fraud schemes among city visitors.

Bangkok Post reports that over 70 Chinese citizens were arrested in the last 24 hours on suspicion of different forms of fraud and deception. The police continue their investigation and are establishing all details of the case.

In Pattaya and other tourist centers in Thailand, the number of cases involving Chinese tourists has increased. Specifically, Bangkok Post notes that 77 Chinese tourists were detained for various types of fraud.

According to sources from Pattaya police, the suspect was arrested on Sukumvit Road around 1 a.m. The police are conducting an investigation and establishing all details of the case.

At present, the suspect is in custody for further questioning. Pattaya police continue their fight against scams among Chinese tourists, which has become one of the key problems in the city.

According to Bangkok Post data, the number of such cases has significantly increased over recent years. Pattayamail.com also reports that Pattaya police arrested three bank employees in connection with a large-scale fraud scheme involving Chinese scammers.

According to sources from the police, the suspects were involved in a billion baht fraud. The police are continuing their investigation and establishing all details of the case.

If the allegations are confirmed, the suspects could be held accountable under fraud and abuse of trust charges. Bangkok Post also reports that Pattaya police are investigating two Chinese citizens accused of illegal surrogacy.

These individuals were detained at the airport before departure. In the near future, Pattaya police plan to conduct additional interrogations and establish all details of the case.

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