135 suspected scammers, including 22 Thais, arrested in Laos

11 Sept 01:56 Key points summarised by AI

Lao officials arrested 135 suspected scammers, including 22 Thais, during a raid on a scam center in the Bo Ten special economic zone of Luang Namtha province.
The arrested individuals, comprising 82 Vietnamese, 21 Laotians, 22 Thais, 8 Chinese, and 2 Cambodians, are believed to be part of an organized transnational scam syndicate.
Authorities seized 1,902 smartphones, 182 computers, and eight vaults containing various currencies, with all suspects facing questioning and charges.

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.