Fake Fortune Teller Arrested for AI-Powered Scam

On November 3, 2026, authorities from the Bang Si Mueang Police Station in Nonthaburi arrested 25-year-old Siwakorn Yaemcharoen at his residence in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province. According to Khaosod Online, the suspect was apprehended following a complaint from a victim who was defrauded of over 80,000 baht for fortune-telling services. The suspect confessed to using artificial intelligence to generate horoscopes based on the birth dates provided by his clients. He claimed that he initially did not intend to act as a fortune teller, but began the scheme after his Line QR code was shared online and he found himself in financial need. The suspect admitted to spending the illicitly obtained funds, estimated to total over 10 million baht, on gambling, specifically on boxing and cockfighting. This case serves as a reminder for residents and visitors to exercise caution when engaging with online services that promise personalized predictions or financial advice, as scammers are increasingly leveraging technology to appear credible. While the suspect is in custody, the full extent of the operation and the total number of victims remain subject to ongoing police investigation.