Six Nigerians Arrested in Thailand for AI-Powered Romance Scam

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Six Nigerians Arrested in Thailand for AI-Powered Romance Scam

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ThreatCluster •May 24, 2026 at 19:33 UTC

•Six Nigerian men arrested in Thailand for operating an AI-powered romance scam.
•The scam involved using AI-generated faces to deceive victims through fake video calls.
•Authorities seized multiple devices and evidence of ongoing scams during the raid.

Thai police arrested six Nigerian nationals on May 22, 2026, for allegedly running an AI-driven romance scam from a luxury condominium in Nonthaburi. The operation was uncovered during a cocaine trafficking investigation that led to the suspects' identification. The group reportedly used AI-generated faces and manipulated video calls to create fake identities, targeting older Thai women. They posed as various professionals to gain victims' trust before requesting money under false pretenses, claiming customs fees for withheld gifts. During the raid, police seized 18 mobile phones, laptops, and scripts for manipulative conversations. The suspects face preliminary charges related to illegal association and immigration overstay, with further fraud charges expected as investigations continue.

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Timeline

2026-04-01

Initial arrests linked to drug trafficking

Thai police arrested a Nigerian suspect named Patrick and three associates, uncovering links to a romance scam operation.

2026-05-22

Police raid and arrests made

Thai police executed warrants in Nonthaburi, arresting six suspects involved in the AI romance scam and seizing evidence.

2026-05-23

Ongoing investigations announced

Thai authorities confirmed that investigations are ongoing to identify more victims and the full extent of the fraud network.

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