Two French nationals implicated in production of fake French ID cards

21 Sept 05:22 Key points summarised by AI

Two French nationals, identified as “François” and “Jonathan,” are accused of producing and selling fake French ID cards to illegal immigrants in France via the dark web.
The illicit operation involved manufacturing the counterfeit cards in Thailand and distributing them through a network in France, generating substantial profits (approximately 60,000 baht per card).
Thai cyber police, acting on a tip from the French Embassy, investigated the suspects in Chiang Mai, leading to the arrest of Jonathan and the discovery of printing equipment and cryptocurrency documentation at François's house.
François was reportedly arrested in France last November, indicating a broader international scope to the fake ID card scheme.

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.