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Raid in Bangkok: On the trail of cybercrime – 36 objects searched!
Bangkok: Cyber police search 36 locations, seize 88 million baht & hunt fraudsters in fight against online crime.
Raid in Bangkok: On the trail of cybercrime – 36 objects searched!
Thai police have searched 36 locations in Bangkok and Trat province in a massive operation to combat cybercrime. The target of these searches was the Cambodian businessman's network Lee Yong Phat, who not only serves as a member of the Senate but is also the owner of the LYP Group. During the course of the investigation, two unoccupied condominiums in Sukhumvit as well as important documents were seized.
The raid also seized a property in Trat worth 5 million baht and over 88 million baht in cash. The connections of Lee Yong Phat and his close confidant Chokchai Suphapa Scam operations have resulted in arrest warrants being issued against both of them. They are accused of being involved in money laundering and conspiracies. The Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has made combating call center fraudsters a national priority.
Strike against online fraud
These searches are just one part of the Thai government's broader initiative to combat online fraud and digital crime. Between October 1 and October 26, 73 people were arrested across the country. These included 51 Thais and 22 foreigners involved in network operations. This action involved assets with a total value of over 500 million baht confiscated.
Particular attention was paid to call center gangs, which cause significant economic damage. It is estimated that over 1.4 billion baht in damages have been recovered. The case took an interesting turn when it became known that a police officer himself was suspected of setting up money laundering accounts for fraud, with his transactions being carried out via 100 million baht supplied.
International cooperation
The Thai government plans to steadily strengthen its measures against cybercrime and money laundering. As part of a national initiative, Prime Minister announced Anutin Charnvirakul the cooperation of four organizations: the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO), the Ministry of Interior, the Royal Thai Police and the Special Investigation Office (DSI).
These cooperative measures are intended to protect Thailand's international reputation as a reliable financial partner and prevent cross-border fraud. In a world where digital crime is becoming increasingly sophisticated, it requires a structural strengthening of cooperation.
At the same time, AMLO has assets of over 20 billion baht confiscated in connection with online fraud. Over 800,000 straw man accounts have been frozen while more than 160 criminal cases are underway. Pressure is mounting on Thailand to take action against cross-border fraud networks as failure to do so could have serious consequences, including sanctions and trade restrictions.
In view of these challenges, the Thai government is relying on the use of modern technologies and international cooperation to best protect citizens and businesses from online crime.