Massive Bt8.2bn asset haul linked to Cambodian scam ring

14 Sept 02:06 Key points summarised by AI

The Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) impounded an additional 8.2 billion baht in assets linked to a Cambodian-based transnational scam network.
Seized assets, including cars, bank deposits, and shares, belonged to alleged scam boss Yim Leak, his Thai wife, and a South African fixer and his wife.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul underscored the government's commitment to combating cybercrime, revealing the network's involvement in illegal narcotics trafficking.
This latest seizure follows a Thai Civil Court order in March to confiscate 12 billion baht in assets from the same criminal group.

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.