Police crackdown on major online gambling racket, seize Bt320m in assets

1 Oct 19:49 Key points summarised by AI

Technology Crime Suppression Bureau police successfully dismantled a major online gambling network, "fullplays39," which had over 200,000 registered members.
Authorities seized assets totaling approximately Bt320 million, including luxury cars, significant bank deposits, gold, Buddha amulets, and real estate, during raids at 12 locations in Bangkok.
Four suspects, including key financial officials, were arrested, with warrants issued for 12 additional individuals involved in the network's operations.
The illicit network was found to have an estimated monthly cash flow of Bt480 million, underscoring the vast scale of its illegal activities.

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.