The Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD) in Thailand held a press conference in Nonthaburi Province, announcing the successful dismantling of a large online gambling network "OK2D" with an annual turnover exceeding 2.4 billion Thai Baht, and the arrest of four suspects, along with the seizure of assets worth over 215 million Thai Baht.
This operation is the result of ongoing investigations into the gambling network since December 2024. The police discovered that the website had a monthly turnover of over 200 million Thai Baht, an annual turnover of 2.4 billion Thai Baht, and more than 400,000 members, offering various gambling services including online lottery, slot machines, football betting, fish shooting, and baccarat.
Following a search warrant issued by the Phuket Provincial Court on April 22, 2025, the police raided a residence on Rassada Street in Phuket, seizing cash amounting to 5.7 million Thai Baht, as well as mobile phones, gold bars, gold jewelry, amulets, luxury watches, computers, bank books, and other items totaling 52 pieces, valued at over 111.7 million Thai Baht. Additionally, two safes, three cars, a residence, and a plot of land exceeding 10 rai were also seized, estimated to be worth no less than 100 million Thai Baht.
In another residence in Bandu Town, Meng District, Chiang Rai Province, the police, under a search warrant from the Chiang Mai Provincial Court, arrested four suspects: Mr. Apichai, 35, Ms. Kanchana Siri, 28, Ms. Ratchanee, 37, and Ms. Siriyam, 35. They were charged with "jointly organizing gambling activities, or otherwise enticing, promoting, or directly or indirectly persuading others to participate in gambling, or engaging in games prohibited by the authorities, conspiring with two or more persons to launder money, and committing money laundering through conspiracy and joint action." At the scene, the police seized 7 mobile phones and 1 laptop, with a total value exceeding 250,000 Thai Baht.
In this operation, the police successfully seized and froze assets suspected to be acquired through illegal activities, totaling over 215 million Thai Baht. Additionally, the cyber police conducted raids at two locations in Hat Yai and Kun Niang counties in Songkhla Province, arresting two former drug crime suspects who were suspected of ordering illegal firearms online and carrying them.
The Thai police stated that they will continue to intensify efforts to combat illegal gambling activities, trace the flow of funds, and prevent similar crimes from occurring. This operation not only demonstrates the police's determination in combating cybercrime but also highlights the threats to national security and social stability posed by cross-border gambling and money laundering activities.
