A Philippine woman was arrested in Bangkok on Sunday morning as police investigate a cryptocurrency scam that has deceived investors out of at least 5 million baht.
Gina Romano, 58, was taken into custody from a rented room in Phaya Thai district, Bangkok, about 9am, according to Pol Lt Col Watcharatorn Theeramethathirachayapa, an inspector with Tourist Police Division 2.
Police allege the suspect, here on a tourist visa, is a member of a scam gang deceiving people in the Northeast into investing in a bogus cryptocurrency scheme. Complainants in Roi Et told police they had lost about 5 million baht in total.
The gang sent victims on Facebook a link to bitazzathe.com - an investment scam website.
Detectives have sought arrest warrants for 16 alleged gang members including Ms Gina, who allegedly helped wash the stolen money through several layers of accounts.
Police said they traced Ms Gina through her travel information and social media use.
