Thai police foil call center scam targeting elderly Americans.

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Thai police foil call center scam targeting elderly Americans.
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Thai police have arrested 21 people, including five Indian nationals and 15 Thais, for operating call centers that scammed elderly Americans out of more than $87 million. The gang convinced victims to wire them money by impersonating law enforcement agents investigating money laundering. The money was laundered through gold shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues in Chonburi province. The syndicate was led by Indian nationals with assets hidden in several countries. FBI and U.S. Secret Service agents alerted Thai police to the gang's activities.

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