Police in Thailand olice have arrested six Nigerian of Igbo extraction accused of running an AI-powered romance scam syndicate from a luxury condominium in Nonthaburi, Thailand.
The investigation began after authorities busted a cocaine trafficking operation in April and traced suspicious financial transactions to the suspects’ riverside apartment near Phra Nangklao Bridge.
Police raided three condo units on May 22, forcing entry after the suspects refused to open the doors. One suspect reportedly tried to escape through a balcony, while another hid in a bathroom and warned others by text.
Authorities seized 18 phones, three laptops, and bank documents, with some devices still opened to active scam chats.
Investigators say the group used AI-generated Western faces and fake video calls while posing as pilots, U.S. soldiers, doctors, and engineers to deceive mostly older Thai women into fake relationships before demanding money for fake customs clearance fees.
Thai police say the suspects operated with student visas despite not attending school or working legally.
All six are facing immigration and illegal association charges, while fraud-related charges are expected to follow.
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