CHIANG RAI – A sophisticated call center gang has successfully scammed a senior temple abbot in Chiang Rai out of nearly 8.7 million baht. Key Takeaways:A Chiang Rai temple abbot lost almost 8.7 million baht to scammers posing as police officers. According to recent reports from Matichon Online, the local temple committee and residents held an urgent meeting on August 8. Fake Police Officers Target Temple FundsBecause the criminals seemed incredibly convincing, the abbot panicked and followed their strict instructions without question. Local officials are urging residents to stay alert and never transfer money to unknown callers claiming to be police.