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Thailand is investigating citizenship fraud involving a "rent-a-father" scheme

Thai police have issued 46 arrest warrants as part of an investigation into a citizenship fraud scheme known as "rent-a-daddy."

Information verified against official sources on 28 October 2026.

Thai police have issued 46 arrest warrants as part of an investigation into a citizenship fraud scheme known as "rent-a-fathers." The network used Thai men to falsely acknowledge paternity of children born to foreign nationals so that the children could illegally obtain Thai citizenship.2026-10-27

Source: Vertexaisearch

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Last verified: 28.10.2026

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