Eight police among 17 suspects allegedly involved in online gambling business

2 Oct 12:42 Key points summarised by AI

Eight police officers, including a division commander, are among 17 suspects arrested by the Police Cyber Task Force (PCTF) in multi-province raids targeting the illegal online gambling platform "netflikroyal.com."
The "Big Cleaning Day" operation uncovered a sophisticated gambling gang structure, with some officers allegedly managing the website and others involved in recruiting "mule" bank accounts and financial operations.
High-ranking officials, including a Metropolitan Police Bureau training centre commander, were implicated, though some officers have been released on bail; the investigation is ongoing with more arrest warrants expected.

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.