Thai woman arrested for blackmailing monks with thousands of videos after sex

Jul 16, 2025
BBC News
Thai woman arrested for blackmailing monks with thousands of videos after sex
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Thai Woman Arrested for Blackmailing Monks with Thousands of Videos After Sex

Arrest Made After succumbed to Pressure from the Public

A 25-year-old Thai woman was arrested after allegedly blackmailing over 120 monks and novice monks with explicit videos recorded without their consent. The woman, a former taxi driver, threatened to upload the videos to the internet unless her victims paid her thousands of Thai Baht.

The Impact of Technology in Combating Crime

The arrest came after public outrage and a complaint to police from one of the victims. Officers seized the woman's phone and found over 5,000 videos and photographs of monks and novice monks, with evidence of blackmail, including screenshots of messages sent to her victims.

The Development of Cyber Crime in Thailand

Thailand has become a hub for cybercrime, with increasing cases of technology-related crime impacting individuals and companies alike. With the rise of technology, criminals have become more sophisticated in their methods, making it essential for law enforcement agencies to stay ahead of the curve.

Original source: BBC News