Twenty-six online scam suspects arrested

20 Sept 06:22 Key points summarised by AI

Police from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) arrested 26 suspects, including Chinese nationals, in raids across Bangkok and seven other provinces, targeting an online scamming network.
Authorities seized substantial assets, including 28 million baht in cryptocurrency, 100,000 baht in cash, 23 bank books, and numerous electronic devices.
The scam involved creating a fake Facebook page for the Aurora gold shop, luring victims with promises of high and quick returns on gold trading investments.
Victims were initially paid fake profits to encourage larger investments, only to face difficulties and deductions when attempting to withdraw their funds, with an estimated 1.2 billion baht circulating through the seized accounts.

Nationwide crackdown launched on illegal nominee shareholders and land holdings

Today 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.