Thai police bust suspected online fraud syndicate operating from luxury condominium, seize dozens of electronic devices

Thai authorities have arrested 11 Nigerian nationals over their alleged involvement in an international romance fraud operation in Muang Thong Thani, a residential area in Nonthaburi Province near Bangkok.

The suspects were apprehended during a raid on a luxury condominium where investigators say the group was actively running online romance scams targeting both Thai citizens and foreign victims. According to the police, the suspects used laptops and mobile phones to create fake online identities and establish deceptive relationships with unsuspecting women.

The investigation was triggered by a complaint from a Thai woman who reported being defrauded by a Facebook user claiming to be a Chinese engineer. Police said the suspect cultivated a romantic relationship with the victim before persuading her to transfer more than two million baht to a so-called “mule” bank account.

Following digital surveillance and financial tracking, officers traced the fraudulent activities to the condominium, leading to the coordinated raid and arrests. In addition to the 11 Nigerians, two Ivorian nationals were also taken into custody in connection with the alleged scam network.

During the operation, law enforcement agents seized 34 electronic devices, including laptop computers and smartphones, believed to have been used in carrying out the fraud.

Thai police said investigations are ongoing to determine the full scale of the syndicate’s operations, identify additional victims, and establish possible international links. The suspects are expected to face multiple charges related to cybercrime, fraud, and conspiracy under Thai law.

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