On May 19th, 2025, a major police operation caused a stir among locals as over 20 officers, both in uniform and plainclothes, descended on a bank located on Sukhumvit Road. The raid was part of an ongoing investigation into a Chinese call center scam syndicate, prompting authorities to search for evidence and question the branch manager and two bank employees.


According to reports, the operation was led by Maj. Gen. Thirachai Chamnan, Commander of the Region 2 Investigation Division, alongside officers from the Region 2 Investigation Unit and Banglamung Police Station. The team collected evidence at the scene and interrogated the branch manager and two staff members responsible for opening bank accounts. Following the search, the manager and the two employees—one male and one female—were taken to Banglamung Police Station for further questioning.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the raid stemmed from the recent arrest of a large Chinese call center gang in Bangkok. Further probes uncovered that a group of Chinese nationals, holding tourist visas, had opened over 100 bank accounts at the Pattaya branch. These accounts were allegedly used to facilitate scams targeting the public. The manager and employees claimed they were unaware that the accounts were being used for illegal activities related to the call center syndicate.


Police confirmed that the operation was backed by three arrest warrants. However, Region 2 investigators declined to provide further details, stating that Pol. Gen. Thatchai Pitaneeyabut, Inspector General of the Royal Thai Police and Deputy Director of the Technology Crime Suppression Center, would personally address the media in an official press conference at a later date. Authorities also noted that additional evidence is being gathered, as the case involves multiple individuals still under investigation.


The police have requested time to expand their probe, stating the complexity of the case and the need to pursue all leads. Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses.


Note: Images and names of the bank and unrelated individuals have been blurred and redacted due to the ongoing investigation by Thai police.

Police Raid Bank in Pattaya, Question Manager and Staff Over 100 Plus Accounts Allegedly Linked to Chinese Call Center Scam - The Pattaya News