Last Updated on October 9, 2026 by Jeff Tomas
BANGKOK– Police recently arrested two women who were directly connected to a ruthless online loan scam . This heartless fraud drove a single mother to take her own life and the lives of her two young children. The tragic and heartbreaking incident took place at a residential housing estate located in Pathum Thani province.
Investigating police officers discovered the three victims’ bodies early on the morning of October 6. They also found a heartbreaking suicide note sitting alongside several records of the mother’s loan attempts. The recovered documents revealed the immense stress she suffered after falling victim to a fake online loan provider.
Key Takeaways
- Police arrested two suspects connected to a fraudulent Facebook loan page scam.
- The cruel online scam drove a stressed single mother and her two children to suicide.
- Authorities strongly urge the public to verify all loan applications with the Bank of Thailand.
How the Fake Loan Scam Deceived Vulnerable Victims
The fraudulent Facebook account operated on the social platform under the highly deceptive Thai name “Pitak Wongpachan.” The scammers lured vulnerable victims by offering quick online cash, but they strictly demanded personal information first. Once the online thieves collected the sensitive data, they forced the victims to pay unexpected upfront fees.
The thieves aggressively pressured the desperate mother into transferring money as a fake first installment payment. Next, the criminals made her record herself reading specific text messages aloud over the mobile phone. The scammers cruelly charged her extra financial penalty fees if she made any minor reading mistakes.
Ultimately, the ruthless online scammers stole around 1,000 baht from the highly stressed and desperate mother. She bravely managed to file a formal legal complaint through the national online police reporting system. Sadly, the heavy burden of financial debt and emotional stress led to the tragic loss of her entire family.
Tracking Down the Suspects and Protecting the Public
Following the heartbreaking event, top national Thai police commanders ordered an immediate and massive criminal manhunt. They viewed this ruthless illegal debt operation as a severe threat to society and public safety. Dedicated investigators quickly tracked down the responsible criminals to bring them to justice as soon as possible.
On October 8, police investigators successfully located and arrested two key suspects involved in the criminal network. First, officers caught 20-year-old Saowarot Changphueng while she was visiting a local provincial police station. Officers officially charged her with public fraud for allowing the gang to use her personal bank account.
According to police, investigating officers also arrested 29-year-old Supattra Rompho shortly after. They found the second suspect hiding out at a popular camping ground located in Saraburi province. Police strongly believe she is the mastermind who organized illegal bank accounts for the entire scam gang.
Law enforcement authorities are currently working hard to catch the remaining members of this dangerous criminal network. The National Police Agency strongly warns everyone to be very careful with random online loan offers.
Before you borrow any money, you should always verify the provider on the official Bank of Thailand website . If you spot a scam, please file a complaint through the Thai Police Online system immediately.
