PUBLISHED: 25 Apr 2025 at 19: 03
A Afghan man has been detained for allegedly buying false US dollars in Pattaya in exchange for Thai baht and different foreign currencies.
According to Pol Col Anek Srathongyoo, commander of Pattaya City authorities, on Friday, authorities detained Iskandarkhuja Farkhodkhujaev, 31, and seized 30 false US$ 100 coins at a hotel room.
A foreigner allegedly brought some US currencies to trade for about 80, 000 baht after a problem from a beach town currency exchange store. Afterwards, staff at the store discovered that the coins were false.
Authorities conducted an investigation into surveillance video, which led to the suspect’s arrest. Two money exchange documents and about$ 3, 000 worth of fake US coins were discovered hidden in a shoulder bag. He was transported to the police station in Pattaya City.
Mr. Akbarkhujaev admitted during questioning that he had brought the fake money from Turkey for regular usage in Pattaya. According to the officers, he exchanged the coins for ringgit and different foreign currencies.
He is facing a charge of possessing fake coins, according to the authorities. He is being held by the authorities in prison for legal actions.