Thai Authorities Uncover Fake Police Stations in Global Scam Operation

Thailand’s military uncovered the deceptive office and the Australian Federal Police is now engaging with Thai authorities.
Thai Authorities Uncover Fake Police Stations in Global Scam Operation
A general view of the Australian Federal Police badge during a press conference in Melbourne, Australia, on Sept. 30, 2014. Scott Barbour/Getty Images
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Thai military authorities have uncovered several fake police facilities—used in a broader scamming network—that imitate law enforcement agencies from Australia, Indonesia, Singapore, and China.

The elaborate office setups—found near Cambodian border—are complete with national flags of the related countries, agency emblems, and uniforms.

Crystal-Rose Jones
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Crystal-Rose Jones is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked at News Corp for 16 years as a senior journalist and editor.