Bangkok: "Nida," a member of a call center gang operating under the guise of fake loan apps, has been arrested in Yala. A commando unit apprehended "Nida," who was involved in a scheme that tricked victims into transferring 20,000 baht in fees before receiving a loan, resulting in a loss of 4,000 baht due to alleged fees.

According to Thai News Agency, the Central Investigation Bureau, under Pol. Lt. Gen. Natthasak Chaowanasai's direction, ordered the arrest of Ms. Rusneeda or Nida, age 24. She is accused of defrauding the public and entering false data into a computer system, likely causing public harm, as per the arrest warrant issued by Chiang Mai Provincial Court, No. 1195/2568, dated June 19, 2025. The arrest occurred near Salaya train station, Nakhon Pathom Province.

In late 2022, a victim received a message via the LINE application advertising online loan services. Interested, the victim followed loan application steps, transferring money as requested based on the administrator's claims of various fees needed for loan approval. The victim transferred approximately 4,000 baht in several installments but received neither the loan nor a refund. Suspecting a scam, the victim filed a police complaint.

Fraudulent activities by scammers include advertising online loans through platforms like Line, Facebook, or websites, demanding upfront payments under various pretenses. Victims are persuaded to transfer money, only for scammers to create false hope of a refund and then cease all contact. When suspicion arises, scammers disappear, leaving victims without the promised loan or repayment.

Before the arrest, police conducted an investigation and received a tip about Ms. Rusneeda fleeing to Bangkok. Officers identified Ms. Rusneeda according to the warrant, confirmed her identity, and informed her of the charges and legal rights. She was taken to the Crime Suppression Division headquarters and transferred to Mae Rim Police Station for further proceedings.

During questioning, the suspect confessed to being contacted via Facebook Messenger in 2022, instructing her to open bank accounts for compensation. She opened accounts with various banks and provided details for OTP verification to conduct transactions. She initially confessed to all charges.

Police are warning the public against online loan companies demanding upfront fees, emphasizing that legitimate lenders require no advance payments. They advise verifying offers to avoid fraud.