Kamphaeng Phet Residents Report Multi-Million Baht Fraud by Neighbor
Two women in Kamphaeng Phet have filed police complaints against a neighbor, alleging they were defrauded of millions of baht through various deceptive pretexts.
On October 18, 2026, reports emerged from Kamphaeng Phet regarding a significant fraud case involving two local women, aged 58 and 63. The victims allege that a 38-year-old neighbor, along with an unidentified accomplice, systematically deceived them into transferring large sums of money. According to the victims, the suspect used various pretexts to solicit funds, including claims related to land sales, legal proceedings, and medical expenses.
One of the victims reported a personal loss of approximately 8 million baht, with total estimated losses across multiple victims potentially reaching 10 million baht. On October 1, 2026, Police Major Sutsan Semachim, an investigator at the Mueang Kamphaeng Phet Police Station, formally accepted the complaint to initiate a legal investigation. The victims have urged authorities to conduct a thorough audit of the financial trails involved in these transactions.
For residents and expatriates, this case serves as a reminder of the importance of exercising extreme caution regarding financial transactions, even with individuals known personally or living in close proximity. While the police have begun their investigation, the full extent of the alleged scheme and the involvement of other parties remain to be confirmed by official findings. Authorities are currently working to verify the claims and trace the movement of the funds.
