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Two held for fake passport, credit-card scams

Police yesterday paraded before the media two suspects allegedly behind a fake passport and major credit-card scam.The police have been cracking down on international financial fraud rings operating out of Thailand.The two suspects were identified as Lau... ...full story at The Nation

from The Nation on Sat, Oct 25 2008

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17 Jun 09 visit Two forgers arrested  »  The Nation A Thai man and a German were arrested on charges of passport forgery after they opened a website offering counterfeit travel documents, while another foreigner was caught with a fake passport, police said yesterday.
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21 Feb 09 visit Tourist card scam  »  The Nation Two Romanian tourists were arrested in Hua Hin yesterday using fake ATM cards to withdraw cash. A search of their hotel room found 140 fake cards.
17 Feb 08 visit Police seek four more suspects in car scam  »  The Nation Police will soon obtain arrest warrants for four more people involved in a luxury cars scam while making good....
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