Japanese Embassy in Laos stated that it is currently 'confirming the facts'
Posts tagged as “fraud”
Victim said, 'I can't believe she kept the lie going for so long'
One victim was told, 'I retired after being shot in the war'
Suspect said, 'I did not deceive anyone'
Authorities estimate the group's total haul to be in the billions of yen
Suspect pulled same crime with a second woman, police say
Thai police confirmed they plan to hand him over to Japan in the near future
Scammers impersonated a relative of the victim over the phone
Suspect said, 'I didn't think it was a scam'
Employees solicited funds from existing policyholders by pitching fake investments