Phichit: The Crime Suppression Division police have arrested three female municipal officers accused of forging documents for over 40 disabled, bedridden, and low-income individuals to fraudulently apply for cash cards, ultimately withdrawing more than 2 million baht for personal use.
According to Thai News Agency, the arrested individuals include Ms. Nuchree, an officer of the Treasury Department and a financial and accounting expert; Ms. Chulaporn, a general manager; and Ms. Amornrat, an assistant data recording officer of the Phichit Municipality. The Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant, charging them with 'jointly committing fraud by using forged official documents to illegally withdraw cash from another person's electronic card.' Evidence was seized during the arrest.
Among the evidence were bank statements, 507 in total, with 116 being credit and cash cards. Additionally, 35 copies of ID cards and house registrations belonging to other individuals were found. The arrests occurred at the municipal office in Phichit Province on 29 May 2025.
In mid-2024, the suspects met with a vulnerable group of villagers, including the disabled, bedridden patients, and low-income earners, totaling 40 individuals. They collected identification documents and bank account information under the pretense of preparing documents for government financial assistance. The suspects forged documents by altering the villagers' ID cards to show them in civil servant uniforms and issuing falsified salary certificates and bank statements to portray substantial financial activity.
The fraudulent documents were then submitted to bank staff to obtain approval for cash loans, credit cards, and cash cards. Once approved, the cash cards were sent to the municipality under the villagers' names. The suspects used these cards to withdraw cash for personal gain, resulting in damages exceeding 2 million baht.
The fraudulent activities were uncovered when commercial banks noticed irregularities in loan applications. They collaborated with the Crime Suppression Division police to investigate, gather evidence, and secure arrest warrants for the suspects at their workplace. All three suspects confessed to the charges, and they have been handed over to Crime Suppression Division investigators for legal proceedings.