Thailand's Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) conducted raids on July 15 in Bangkok and Sa Kaeo Province, targeting three children of Cambodian casino magnate Kok An, also known as "Pobet Casino Tycoon".
The Criminal Court of Thailand had issued arrest warrants on July 14 for the following individuals: Ms. Juree, Ms. Phoecheolin, and Mr. Kittisak, who are suspected of participating in a transnational telecommunications fraud syndicate, deceiving foreign nationals under the guise of a "fake customer service center".
As early as July 8, the CCIB had searched 19 related locations, including Bangkok, Sa Kaeo, and Chonburi, confiscating cash and luxury cars totaling 27 million Thai Baht (approximately 830,000 USD). Investigations revealed that the three individuals held Thai identity cards, and the Ministry of Interior of Thailand has now established a special team to further investigate the legality of their identity documents and to scrutinize any official misconduct in assistance.
Kok An is a well-known Cambodian businessman who has been involved in Pobet Casino and Dore VIP Lounge, and has close ties with former Prime Minister Hun Sen. Reports indicate that his casino properties were once used as centers for fraud.
The Thai authorities have stated that the scale of the case is still expanding, and more suspects and officials involved in forgery may be prosecuted. CCIB Director Police General Chaiyong pointed out that they are cooperating with Cambodian authorities and Interpol to further trace the financial pathways and underlying networks. This action demonstrates Thailand's commitment to strengthening cross-border law enforcement and its resolve to completely destroy the networks of telecommunications fraud and money laundering.
