Economy
Authorities Dismantle 600 Million Baht Nominee Rubber Factory Scheme in Samut Sakhon
Thai police have raided a rubber factory in Samut Sakhon, uncovering a 600 million baht operation allegedly controlled by a Chinese national using illegal nominee structures and identity fraud.
On September 16, 2026, a multi-agency task force, including the Royal Thai Police and the Department of Provincial Administration, conducted a raid on a rubber manufacturing facility in Samut Sakhon. According to Khaosod Online, authorities allege the factory is part of a 600 million baht operation controlled by a Chinese national who utilized Thai nominees to hold 100% of shares across three companies to circumvent local business regulations.
Investigators reported that the suspect allegedly facilitated identity fraud by using the birth certificate of a deceased person to grant his son Thai citizenship status. Furthermore, the suspect is reportedly linked to an outstanding arrest warrant in China and is accused of assaulting a Chinese national within Thailand. During the operation, police stated that the suspect confessed to the use of Thai employees as nominees to maintain control over the business entities.
For residents and expatriates, this case highlights ongoing government efforts to enforce foreign business ownership laws and combat identity document fraud. While the suspect has reportedly confessed to the nominee scheme, the full extent of the criminal network and the specific details regarding the assault charges remain subject to further judicial investigation. Authorities continue to process evidence gathered during the raid to determine the scope of the illegal activities.
