Filipina arrested in B5m crypto fraud caseThe woman suspect is arrested in Phaya Thai district, Bangkok, on Sunday morning. (Photo supplied)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 was taken into custody from a rented room in Phaya Thai district, Bangkok, about 9am, acording 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. Detectives have sought arrest warrnts for 16 alleged gang members including Ms Gina, who allegedly helped wash the stolen money through several layers of accounts.

Source: Bangkok Post April 05, 2026 05:05 UTC