Thai Authorities Uncover Fake Police Stations in Global Scam Operation

A general view of the Australian Federal Police badge during a press conference in Melbourne, Australia, on Sept. 30, 2014. Scott Barbour/Getty ImagesThai military authorities have uncovered several fake police facilities—used in a broader scamming network—that imitate law enforcement agencies from Australia, Indonesia, Singapore, and China.The elaborate office setups—found near Cambodian border—are complete with national flags of the related countries, agency emblems, and uniforms.