Bangkok: 5,574 online fraud cases were reported in a single week as the Anti-Online Fraud Center (ACSC) dismantled a scammer money withdrawal gang, arresting 21 individuals and seizing 2.5 million baht in cash. Statistics revealed that "fraudulent online sales" remain the most prevalent type of fraud, resulting in damages totaling 137 million baht.
According to Thai News Agency, the ACSC released statistics on cases and damages from the past week, following investigations, arrests, and assistance to victims of online fraud. From May 24-30, 2026, 5,574 cases were reported through Thaipoliceonline, with damages totaling 137,773,929 baht. This represents a decrease of 11 cases and a reduction in damages of 76.60 million baht compared to May 17-23, 2026.
An analysis of criminal behavior across various platforms and channels used for deception revealed that Facebook was the most frequently reported channel with 3,992 cases, while 613 cases involved unspecified channels. Other reported methods included Line with 577 cases, telephone calls with 171 cases, TikTok with 157 cases, other channels with 149 cases, Instagram with 77 cases, dating applications with 11 cases, Telegram with 1 case, and SMS with 1 case. Fraud related to goods and services was the most common type of fraud, accounting for over 4,735 cases per week and causing the highest financial damage at 136.44 million baht.
Over the past week, the ACSC, in coordination with various banks, received reports of five cases involving cash withdrawal scams, resulting in the arrest of 21 suspects: 13 Thais and 8 foreigners, including 6 Nigerians and 2 Chinese. Over 2.5 million baht in cash was seized. In two cases, local police were promptly contacted to assist the victims, successfully preventing further transfers of funds to the scammers' accounts, totaling 191,905 baht.
Furthermore, the ACSC is warning the public to be wary of "fake auction" pages that deceive people into bidding for branded goods and amulets, resulting in losses of tens of thousands of baht. Investigations reveal that scammers create fake pages and list branded goods or valuables at starting prices lower than the market value. They use accomplice accounts or fake avatars to comment and participate in the bidding, driving the price up, leading victims to believe the item is highly sought after. However, after transferring the money, victims receive counterfeit goods or items that don't match the description or are immediately blocked from contacting the scammers.
The public is urged to carefully verify all information before transferring money to purchase goods or participate in online auctions to avoid becoming victims of fraud. Suspicious activities or losses can be reported online at or via the AOC hotline 1441, available 24 hours a day.