Thai Police Bust Chinese-Led Scam Gang in Southern Raid

[george]

 

Thai authorities conducted a raid on a suspected Chinese-led scam gang operating in southern Thailand, resulting in the arrest of approximately 90 individuals. The raid, which reportedly took place in Nakhon Si Thammarat, also led to the seizure of more than 2,000 pieces of evidence.

 

According to reports, the apprehended group is believed to have been involved in a variety of fraudulent activities. These activities allegedly included stock market scams, creating fake hotel reservations, and facilitating illegal money transfers.

 

The raid signifies a significant development in Thailand's fight against transnational criminal activity. The large number of arrests and the volume of evidence seized suggest a potentially extensive operation. It is expected that further investigations will reveal more details about the scope of the scam, including the methods used and the reach of the international network involved.

 

The raid has also sparked concerns about the potential involvement of Chinese nationals in criminal activity within Thailand. While the details of the arrested individuals' nationalities are not yet confirmed, reports suggest a Chinese connection. This raises questions about the possible existence of wider Chinese-led criminal networks operating in Thailand and the measures that Thai authorities are taking to address this issue.

 

Overall, the raid on the alleged Chinese-led scam gang highlights Thailand's ongoing efforts to combat transnational crime. The large scale of the operation and the focus on financial scams suggest that Thai authorities are prioritizing the disruption of these lucrative criminal activities.

 

-- ASEAN NOW 2024-03-29

 

 

[reefsurfah]

Not surprised, more surprised they wanted to do it in Thailand 

[dinsdale]

Chinese crooks. Well I never. I've been saying for decades China (CCP) is THE most dangerous. Make no mistake these people are directly or indirectly linked to the CCP.  

[brianthainess]

1 hour ago, george said:

The raid has also sparked concerns about the potential involvement of Chinese nationals in criminal activity within Thailand.

How dare they taka away jobs from Thais.  Outrageous!

[hotchilli]

10 hours ago, george said:

According to reports, the apprehended group is believed to have been involved in a variety of fraudulent activities. These activities allegedly included stock market scams, creating fake hotel reservations, and facilitating illegal money transfers.

Those pesky Chinese 

[RichardColeman]

I fully believe that the world should put in a new law. If your country members commit crime abroad then your country is responsible for the cost of ALL police time, ALL prison time and ALL costs related to the case.

 

That said country can then civilly claim back the money they must pay out to 'injured' country via their home court system of the perp.

 

 

[shocky2012]

Am I the only one that's quite worried for the guy next to the right to the police officer in the middle with that rifle?!?!

 

[WorriedNoodle]

I completely misread the title when I saw the photo of all those LED screens.

 

I wonder how many the sniper took out during the operation?

[OldmanJ]

China is trying to be part of all countries affairs,legal or illegal,and each year they appear to increase there knowledge.

[cncltd1973]

are the chinese now world leaders in the scam games?