Suspected Taiwanese call centre gang leader arrested in Bangkok

13 Sept 16:29 Key points summarised by AI

A Taiwanese national, identified as 'Lieu' and suspected leader of a call centre gang, was arrested in Bangkok on charges of defrauding the public.
Lieu allegedly hired Thai individuals to rent apartments, imported SIM boxes from China and Cambodia, and instructed associates to install them for the fraudulent operations.
He is also wanted on fraud charges in Taiwan and previously served a 10-year sentence in a Thai prison for credit card fraud, released in 2020.

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.