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3 more in custody in connection with “Macau 888” online gambling site

23 Sept 10:12 Key points summarised by AI

Thai Cyber Police apprehended two social media influencers and a rapper for alleged involvement with the "Macau 888" online gambling network.
Raids across Bangkok and Sakhon Nakhon led to the arrests, with evidence seized including a Lamborghini with a fake plate and ketamine.
One influencer admitted to creating a promotional music video, while the rapper wrote a song for the gambling site.
The three individuals are currently undergoing questioning by the CCIB, though no formal charges have been filed.

Today 14:52 Key points summarised by AI

Bangkok police arrested an Israeli man for allegedly secretly filming sexual encounters with Thai women, reportedly after sedating them with cake.
A Thai woman was also detained in the same raid, found with crystal methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia, suggesting involvement in drug trafficking.
The Israeli suspect allegedly lured women via a dating app, offered them cake potentially laced with sedatives, and recorded their encounters without consent.
Authorities discovered the Israeli man had overstayed his visa by 2,095 days; he denied drug ownership and reportedly threatened arresting officers.