Recently, Thai police launched a raid in a high-end apartment in the Huiliang area after receiving a report, successfully arresting three Chinese suspects involved in online gambling.
The police investigation revealed that these individuals, who had no fixed jobs, were able to afford luxury apartments costing up to 100,000 Thai Baht per month, which was highly suspicious.
According to reports, after receiving a tip-off, law enforcement officers initiated an investigation and confirmed that these Chinese citizens might be involved in illegal online gambling activities. The police then reported to their superiors and, after obtaining approval from the criminal court, formally carried out the search operation.
At the scene, the police not only found the three suspects but also seized a large amount of evidence, including operational equipment and data records. The investigation revealed that this gambling network belongs to a Chinese "grey group" based in Cambodia, mainly operating the well-known online gambling platform Dafabet.
Further analysis of the data in the suspects' computers showed that the online gambling platform had over 200,000 member accounts, with daily financial transactions amounting to 2 million Thai Baht, involving a huge amount of money. Additionally, the police confirmed that two of the suspects had been listed as key fugitives by the Chinese government and were being pursued for arrest.
Currently, the suspects are charged with "organizing or assisting illegal gambling, unauthorized promotion of gambling, illegal possession of ammunition and drugs," among other charges. One of the suspects is also facing additional charges for drug consumption. The police have transferred the three individuals to Huiliang Police Station and will further investigate to clarify their illegal activity network in Thailand and Southeast Asia.
The Thai police stated that they would continue to strengthen cooperation with international law enforcement agencies to crack down on illegal gambling groups involved in cross-border crimes, preventing such activities from having a greater impact on social security and economic order.
