A video making the rounds online, shared by Barrister Street Network, shows how six Nigerians were arrested in Thailand over an AI deepfake romance scam.…....
Thai police have arrested six Nigerians accused of running an AI-powered romance scam syndicate from a luxury condominium in Nonthaburi, Thailand.
The investigation began after authorities busted a cocaine trafficking operation in April and traced suspicious financial transactions to the suspects’ riverside apartment near Phra Nangklao Bridge.
Police raided three condo units on May 22, forcing entry after the suspects refused to open the doors. One suspect reportedly tried to escape through a balcony, while another hid in a bathroom and warned others by text.
Authorities seized 18 phones, three laptops, and bank documents, with some devices still opened to active scam chats.
Investigators say the group used AI-generated Western faces and fake video calls while posing as pilots, U.S. soldiers, doctors, and engineers to deceive mostly older Thai women into fake relationships before demanding money for fake customs clearance fees.
Thai police say the suspects operated with student visas despite not attending school or working legally.
All six are facing immigration and illegal association charges, while fraud-related charges are expected to follow.
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Checkout social media reactions below;
elijahshoga said, “Why? must it be Nigerians… very disheartening.”
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prince_vox1 wrote,”The worldwide orphans strike again, and that’s why we will never stop doing what we are doing in South Africa.”
otemade.balogun shared, “They have gone to ruin our reputation in Thailand again. Setting a whole nation backwards.”
eze_chinemeze remarked, “Deal with them accordingly.”
wire_fidel uttered, “Thank u south Africa 🙌 I know see why you are chasing these people out from your country.”
