Police are expanding their investigation into Chinese suspect Mingchen Sun after uncovering more than 1,000 financial transactions allegedly linked to scammer networks, officers said on 26 May at the Technology Crime Suppression Division headquarters in Muang Thong Thani.
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Pol Maj Gen Siriwat Deepor, commander of Technology Crime Suppression Division 1, said the case is being examined in two main areas: national security concerns and alleged links to scammer gangs. He confirmed that the Technology Crime Suppression Division had established a dedicated investigation team under the direction of Pol Lt Gen Surapol Prembutr, commissioner of the bureau.
Authorities have already received one main investigation file containing evidence of financial routes allegedly connected to Mingchen Sun. Police said the evidence clearly linked financial transactions to the suspect, who is already facing charges related to possession of war weapons.
Investigators also found connections to more than 1,000 transactions involving TPO, or Third Party Operator, accounts. Officers are now analysing the transactions in detail to trace the movement of funds and gather further evidence for prosecution.
Pol Maj Gen Siriwat said investigators had divided responsibilities among several police divisions to accelerate the inquiry. The investigation team will later reconvene to review progress and determine further legal action.
Police stated that if additional evidence emerges linking specific financial routes or transactions to criminal activity, separate charges and cases could be filed individually against those involved. Authorities said the aim was to ensure all aspects of the case were fully investigated.
The investigation follows growing concern in Thailand over transnational scam networks and financial crimes linked to online fraud operations. Technology crime police have intensified efforts in recent years to track money trails and dismantle networks using mule accounts and third-party payment systems.
Officials have not yet disclosed further details regarding the origin of the transactions or whether additional suspects have been identified. No timeline has been given for the completion of the investigation.
Matichon reported that police said further updates would be announced once investigators completed additional reviews of the financial evidence and clarified the connections between the transactions and alleged scam operations.
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Adapted by ASEAN Now Matichon 27 May 2026
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