Police from Metropolitan Police Division 5 raided a house in the Or Ngoen area of Sai Mai, Bangkok, arresting 19 Chinese nationals and seizing a large quantity of electronic equipment linked to an online gambling operation. The suspects, aged between 26 and 45, allegedly operated a platform targeting customers in China through an application called “Changsheng Entertainment”. Officers confiscated 102 mobile phones, two iPads, eight laptops, eight desktop computers and eight CPUs.
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The operation took place on 17 April following intelligence that the property at 79/27 Or Ngoen was being used as a base for illegal online gambling. A search warrant issued by the Min Buri Criminal Court (No. K.172/2569, dated 16 April 2026) authorised the raid, which was carried out by investigators from Division 5, together with officers from Khan Na Yao Police Station and Immigration Bureau investigators. Authorities found all 19 suspects actively engaged in running the operation at the time of entry.
According to police, the group had set up a structured system using computers and mobile devices to manage accounts, process payments and facilitate gambling activities. Customers, primarily Chinese nationals, were invited to register, transfer money and convert funds into gambling credits via the application. Officers were granted access to the system during the investigation, confirming the nature of the operation.
All suspects reportedly confessed to the charges, which include membership of a criminal association and jointly organising illegal online gambling. The case highlights ongoing concerns about transnational cybercrime networks using Thailand as a base for illicit digital operations. Authorities continue to monitor similar activities, particularly those targeting overseas victims.
The suspects and all seized items have been handed over to investigators at Khan Na Yao Police Station for further questioning and legal proceedings. Police indicated that additional inquiries may expand into financial trails and potential links to wider networks. Legal action will proceed in accordance with Thai law.
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Adapted by ASEAN Now Dailynews 18 Apr 2026
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