Police rescue 13-year-old girl from prostitution in Malaysia, arrest five

22 Sept 10:00 Key points summarised by AI

Thai and Malaysian police collaborated to rescue a 13-year-old girl and three other females from a human trafficking ring forcing them into prostitution in Malaysia.
Five members of the human trafficking gang were arrested, with suspects apprehended in both Thailand (Chachoengsao, Chon Buri) and Malaysia.
The 13-year-old victim was lured by a high-paying job offer for a massage parlour on social media, then smuggled across the border and subsequently forced into prostitution.
The arrested suspects face nine charges, which carry a maximum prison term of 20 years if convicted.

Nationwide crackdown launched on illegal nominee shareholders and land holdings

Yesterday 15:20 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul initiated a nationwide crackdown on illegal Thai nominee shareholders in foreign-run businesses and land holdings to safeguard national interests.
The government will integrate efforts across all relevant agencies to target illicit foreign operations, forced sales of illegally acquired property, and high-risk land ownership schemes.
Key strategies include auditing suspect land and building holdings, establishing a long-term monitoring system, and cross-referencing data from various authorities to trace ultimate beneficial owners.
Prime Minister Anutin emphasized that no influential figures or corrupt officials are above the law, promising straightforward prosecution, asset seizures, and protection for enforcing officers.
Beyond land ownership, the integrated crackdown will also extend to tackle transnational crimes, including drug and human trafficking.