Con Attorney Fails To Show In Court

Brian Goudie, from Scotland, pretended to be a lawyer and convinced a mother to pay him £180,000 to defend her son who had been accused of child sex offences reports The Daily Record before disappearing seemingly without a trace.

He failed to show in Court yesterday suggesting he has now gone on the run as a means of avoiding charges.

There are many con men impersonating lawyers, some with impressive websites and fancy names. Please always ensure you consult a licensed Thailand law firm. 

Under Thailand criminal law  a person impersonating an attorney is considered

 theft by deception and if someone is found guilty they can be sentenced between 3 years to 7 years in prison.

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