In a dramatic turn of occasions, a business investor recently scammed over 10 people out of a staggering forty million baht (US$1,166,180) via a lottery quota sale tactic. The victims gathered to present the case to Bangkok’s Central Investigation Bureau earlier right now, hoping to expedite the search for the fraudulent businessman, often recognized as “Sia Mo,” who is now on the run.
Thamanan Thaengtim or Ja King’s Saphan Mai, together with the victims, met with Chantima Kunrotapsorn, the Deputy Director of Inquiry on the Bureau. They defined how they fell prey to the fraudulent scheme perpetrated by the forty two 12 months previous Sia Mo, also called Songtham. He falsely introduced himself as a successful businessman with a company valued at 200 million baht (US$5,830,820) and exploited his self-proclaimed charitable acts.
He gained the trust of his victims, promoting them a lottery quota of seven,850 baht a booklet. He proposed that if they preferred to not sell it themselves, they will make investments 7,600 baht per booklet and earn a return of 1,000 baht each month, claiming this is able to provide them an everyday supplementary earnings.
Scientifically proven , a forty five yr old victim, talked about that she had identified Sia Mo since January when a colleague launched him to her. Initially, she made a small investment and acquired her lottery quota. Boosted by the belief she gained after the primary payout, she determined to take a position extra, managing to pool round 9 million baht, together with her relatives’ contributions, reported KhaoSod.
However, things turned bitter when she was not reaping the promised lottery quota. She made several attempts to contact Sia Mo and demand a refund, but he was unreachable subsequently. She was alerted to the truth that he had absconded after accepting the fees beforehand at Rattanathibet Police Station, Nonthaburi.
In a similar account, Bee, another sufferer forty years previous, recounted her experiences. Initially, she received returns and made regular investments later on, elevating her contributions into the millions. Things went downhill after the notorious “Not Lottery Plus” case, after which she failed to receive the anticipated returns. When inquired, she was given various excuses earlier than Sia Mo vanished.
District officers have taken down the victims’ testimonies as proof, further investigating the matter, and reporting to their commanding officers for additional directive..g