Consumer protection police recently apprehended Kanpon Rueang-aram, second from the left, and his wife Kornkanok Suwannabut, fourth from the left, at their home in Bang Khan district, Bangkok. The arrest follows allegations that the couple, known colloquially as Mae Tuck and Pa Bia, engaged in fraudulent activities related to the sale of impure gold amulets.
Pol Maj Gen Withaya Sriprasertparp, commander of the consumer protection police, reported that the couple was detained at House No. 72 on Ram Intra 65 Road in Bang Khen district on Monday. The Criminal Court issued arrest warrants on the same day, targeting Kornkanok Suwannabut, also known as Mae Tuck, and her husband, Kanpon Rueang-aram, known as Pa Bia.
The charges include public fraud, the input of false information into computer systems which could harm individuals, false advertising, and misleading statements about the quantity, quality, and key qualifications of their products and services. Additionally, they used labels that could lead to consumer misunderstandings. Following their arrest, police took the couple to the Consumer Protection Police Division for further interrogation.
In a simultaneous operation, another team of consumer protection police searched their K2N gold shop located on Hathairat Road in Khlong Sam Wa district, Bangkok. According to the charges, Kornkanok and her husband are accused of selling jewelry with a lower gold content than advertised during their widely viewed livestreaming sessions on social media.
The case attracted significant public interest when multiple buyers reported being unable to sell the items at other gold shops. These traders expressed doubts about the genuine gold content of the products, causing many customers to feel deceived.
Adding another layer to the investigation, the Anti-Money Laundering Office disclosed plans to scrutinize the couple’s financial activities to determine whether they have suddenly amassed wealth through illicit means.
As the story continues to unfold, it serves as a stark reminder of the potential pitfalls in online shopping and the importance of consumer vigilance. This incident has not only shaken the trust of their followers but also highlighted the critical role of law enforcement in protecting consumer rights. With questions still swirling around the authenticity of the gold amulets and the couple’s financial dealings, more revelations are expected in the coming days.
It’s shocking to see how people can be so easily deceived online. Another reason to only buy from trusted sources.
Absolutely! But the sad truth is, not everyone knows how to identify trusted sources. Education on these matters should be more widespread.
Or people should just do their research. How hard is it to look up reviews before buying something?
@grower134 True, but sometimes the reviews can be fake too. It’s a tricky situation.
I blame social media platforms for not doing more to prevent scams like this. They should be held accountable too.
I agree! Social media companies profit from these livestreams, so they should take responsibility.
That would open a can of worms. Who decides what’s legitimate and what’s a scam?
There should be clear guidelines and better verification processes in place. It’s the least they could do.
What’s sad is how people like Mae Tuck and Pa Bia build trust and then exploit it. It’s a massive betrayal.
Why were people buying gold amulets online anyway? Seems pretty sketchy to me.
Not really, many people buy jewelry online. It’s a common practice. The issue lies with fraudulent sellers.
The authorities should make an example out of them to deter others from committing similar crimes.
But what kind of punishment is suitable for this type of crime? Fines? Jail time? Both?
Both, definitely. They need to be hit where it hurts – their wallet and their freedom.
I wonder how long they were getting away with this before they got caught.
People should be smarter with their money. If something is too good to be true, it probably is.
Easier said than done when it comes to charismatic sellers and marketing. They know how to pull people in.
It’s terrifying how quickly people can lose trust in online sellers. This affects honest businesses too.
Does anyone know if the buyers will be compensated in any way?
Good question! I hope so, but that usually takes a long time in cases like this.
Yeah, victims often get the short end of the stick while legal processes drag on.
I still can’t believe people fall for these things. It seems so obvious!
Can we talk about how the Anti-Money Laundering Office is involved? This could be bigger than just amulet fraud.
You’re right! They don’t usually get involved unless there are significant financial crimes suspected.
Exactly, which makes you wonder if there’s more to this story than we know.
These people need to be severely punished. This goes beyond just fraud; it’s a complete betrayal of trust.
This is why I stick to well-known platforms and brands. You can never be too careful these days.
Did you all see their pathetic apology on social media? So fake!
I’ve never trusted these live-streaming sellers. They always seem too suspicious to me.
The worst part is that some vulnerable people probably spent a lot of money on these fake amulets, thinking it was a good investment.
I’m curious how much money they actually made from this scam. It must be a lot if the Anti-Money Laundering Office is involved.
I feel bad for the people who trusted them. Situations like these make it harder for legitimate sellers.
Why don’t they just shut down all these scammy online gold shops? Seems like an obvious solution.
It’s not that simple. There are many legitimate sellers who would be unfairly affected.