Police raid Bangkok visa agency over fake bank statements
Thai immigration police have raided a visa agency in Bangkok accused of forging bank statements and official stamps for European visa applications. Investigators believe more than 400 clients were involved. Immigration Division 3 announced the results on August 17. The case began with a tip-off from the embassy of a European country. Staff there had … The story Police raid Bangkok visa agency…
Thai immigration police conducted a raid on a Bangkok visa agency, uncovering evidence of forged bank statements and official stamps used in European visa applications. Investigators suspect over 400 clients were affected by the fraudulent activities. The operation, initiated following a tip-off from a European embassy, occurred on August 12 at the agency's Sai Mai district office.
Police seized forged rubber stamps, over 20 financial documents, and four computers. They found irregularities in five cases where account names did not match actual holders and transaction details were altered. All five applicants' trips were funded using the same foreign credit card number. The agency reportedly charged clients about 40,000 baht each, resulting in a potential loss of over 16 million baht.
The agency's actions may violate criminal code sections related to forging documents and seals. Submitting forged documents can lead to visa refusal and bans. Over 100 foreigners in Phuket also fell victim to visa agents, seeking assistance from a non-profit and a class action lawyer.
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