Nine Chinese nationals arrested for alleged amulet fraud


A police officer checking on the fake amulets during a press conference in Bangkok. - ANN

BANGKOK: Nine Chinese were arrested for allegedly indulging in Buddha image and amulet fraud, Immigration Police chief Pol Lt-General Sompong Chingduang said on Friday (Dec 13).

The suspects targeted Chinese tourists by setting up a fake amulet store at a temple in Chonburi. The price ranged from Bt1,000 to more than Bt10,000.

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