Bangkok: Police commandos have apprehended a woman on a train in the Bang Sue district, linking her to a network engaged in "TikTok likes" and "phantom loans." Her criminal record indicates she was released from prison just one day before her arrest.
According to Thai News Agency, the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), Division 4, directed by Pol. Lt. Gen. Natthasak Chaowanasai, initiated an operation leading to the arrest of Ms. Benjawan or Ben (last name withheld), aged 46, at Bangkok Aphiwat Railway Station in Chatuchak District. This operation followed arrest warrants from the Min Buri Criminal Court and the Nong Bua Lamphu Provincial Court.
The investigation into the suspect uncovered her involvement in a criminal syndicate responsible for significant damage through two main scams. The first, the "TikTok Like" scam, involved scammers advertising on social media to recruit individuals to earn money by liking TikTok videos. They lured victims with promises of payments ranging from 10 to 24 baht per like. Once individuals engaged, they were led to a fake LINE group and asked to register via a fraudulent link, under the pretense of needing a "deposit" to earn more. This scam resulted in victims losing substantial sums, with one individual losing over 98,850 baht.
The second scam, labeled "Fast Loan Pages: Approved Instantly, Scammed Immediately," involved creating fake Facebook pages offering loans with easy approval and no documentation. Victims were misled into thinking their loans were approved, only to be told that a transfer was needed for "processing fees." Many victims lost tens of thousands of baht without receiving any loan funds.
During questioning, Ms. Benjawan admitted to the charges, explaining that she undertook odd jobs and sought online work, which led her to a platform requiring her to submit personal information. This information was then used to open a fake bank account.
The suspect was previously arrested by Mae Ping Police Station for a horse racing account fraud case and was released on April 16, 2026, the same day as her arrest. Commando officers, aware of her travel to Bangkok, swiftly intercepted and apprehended her.