11-year-old Thai boy loses more than RM100,000 in Pokémon card scam
KUALA LUMPUR: An 11-year-old boy who claimed to have lost more than one million baht (RM123,000) buying a rare Pokémon card is among at least 25 people from Thailand who alleged they had been duped by a man who promised to source sought-after collectables from abroad.
An 11-year-old Thai boy lost more than RM100,000 in a Pokémon card scam, according to reports. He is among at least 25 people from Thailand who alleged they were duped by a man known only as Mr. Mor, the Bangkok Post reported. The suspect allegedly promised to source rare Pokémon cards and other high-value collectables from abroad.
Victims claimed he initially delivered genuine products, earning their trust before accepting larger orders. However, he later failed to deliver items, citing customs, tax, and importation issues, and cut off contact. Police received reports from at least 25 victims with losses exceeding five million baht (around RM617,000). Many victims are young collectors who trade cards as a hobby or source of income.
A 15-year-old trader said successful early transactions led others to recommend the suspect, but problems emerged with larger orders. A 22-year-old collector lost over RM12,000 after buying high-value cards, claiming he had previously profited from transactions with the suspect.
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