Thailand becoming favoured hunting ground for Malaysian scammers

The arrest of six alleged Malaysian scam artists by Thai authorities in Bangkok early this month, and other recent cases, have put the spotlight on the neighbouring country becoming the new favoured hunting ground for Malaysian scam syndicates.

As more Malaysians involved with the call centre scam or “Macau scam” syndicates languish behind bars in Thai prison, authorities in the two countries have called for more cooperation and joint action in nipping the growing problem in the bud.

“The call centre scam involving Malaysians (in Thailand) needs to be given focus.

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