Thai authorities have arrested four South Korean suspects, including one with alleged ties to illegal online gambling worth over 163 million baht (US$4,686,603). The suspects were apprehended on overstaying charges before being brought to trial today.

 

Immigration Bureau officials, led by Pol. Lt. Gen Pakphumpipat Satchapun, arrested the following individuals.

 

One suspect, 35 year old South Korean national, Kim (alias), was arrested in connection with staying in the country illegally for 1,582 days due to overstaying the permitted period. Upon investigation, it was discovered that Kim was also a suspect wanted by South Korea‘s International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL) for involvement in illegal online gambling, which had transactions amounting to 5,919,442,923 South Korean won (equivalent to 163 million baht). South Korean law prohibits the activity, which can lead to a maximum of seven years in prison or a fine of up to 70 million South Korean won.

 

By Nattapong Westwood

Caption: Picture courtesy of Khaosod

 

Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/crime/three-south-koreans-arrested-in-thailand-for-overstaying-linked-to-illegal-gambling-and-fraud-worth-millions

 

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Seems like Thailand is the "Go to" place for international criminals....but with facial id and AI, it's getting tougher to disappear.

 

 

 

1 hour ago, flyingtlger said:

Seems like Thailand is the "Go to" place for international criminals....but with facial id and AI, it's getting tougher to disappear.

 

 

 

Just wait until the Chinese start opening their own Police stations over here to "aid" Chinese nationals with certain services.

It seems like they didn’t pay off the right people or they didn’t pay off the surcharge tax TIT

Thailand appears to be the Hub of on-line gambling.

 

And an informal club-house for international criminals.

 

Bad guys in, good guys deal with new rules.

1 hour ago, hotchilli said:

Just wait until the Chinese start opening their own Police stations over here to "aid" Chinese nationals with certain services.

They already have!

6 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Just wait until the Chinese start opening their own Police stations over here to "aid" Chinese nationals with certain services.

believe it or not, they had some in canada... rcmp is supposed to have shut them down. yet, some still operate. unbelievable how they can start their own police back in the west in countries like canada and be tolerated

8 minutes ago, Pouatchee said:

believe it or not, they had some in canada... rcmp is supposed to have shut them down. yet, some still operate. unbelievable how they can start their own police back in the west in countries like canada and be tolerated

In New York and Sydney... 

Looks likely he wont win his won on this occasion having encountered the RTP ????

Judging from his haircut, I suggest the criminal pictured in the OP is North Korean.