In a major crackdown, police in Pattaya raided a pool villa compound, uncovering a Chinese gang involved in illegal money lending and online gambling operations. The raid took place at 13:35 on October 3, led by Pol. Maj. Gen. Chatchai Surachetphong, Deputy Commander of Region 2 Police, and officers from Pattaya City Police Station.

 

Acting on a tip-off, officers stormed three luxury pool villas in Chaiyapruek 1 Soi, Nong Prue, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi Province. The raid resulted in the arrest of 20 foreign nationals, all Chinese, and the seizure of 13 computers and more than 100 mobile phones.

 

 

The operation followed intelligence from informants who reported suspicious behavior by Chinese nationals in the area, believed to be soliciting people to participate in illegal online gambling and loan sharking activities.

 

At the first villa, located at 138/90, six Chinese men were found busy answering phones, coordinating illegal loans with clients. A Cambodian woman, working as a housekeeper, was also present. The villa contained more than 100 mobile phones and four laptop computers.

 

At the second villa, located at 138/59, officers found eight Chinese nationals on the second floor, operating nine computers and a large number of mobile phones. The third villa, located at 138/77, housed five Chinese nationals, two of whom were attempting to shut down computer systems as officers arrived.

 

Police revealed that the three villas were interconnected, each serving a specific role in the criminal network. The first villa acted as a hub for soliciting online gambling participants, while the second villa facilitated illegal money lending to fellow Chinese nationals. The third villa, allegedly serving as a food supply center for the group, raised suspicions, and further investigation is ongoing.

 

All 20 Chinese nationals and the Cambodian housekeeper were arrested. Computers, mobile phones, and a sum of cash were confiscated. The suspects were charged with working without proper permits, with further charges pending investigation into other illegal activities.

 

The investigation is ongoing as authorities continue to examine the extent of the gang’s operations and any additional crimes they may have committed.

 

Picture courtesy of SiamChon

 

-- 2024-10-04

 

 

That's an industrial quality USB charger on the table - I want one!

1 hour ago, Gsxrnz said:

That's an industrial quality USB charger on the table - I want one!

That just a small thing. Look at this one. Only 4k baht

3 hours ago, Gsxrnz said:

That's an industrial quality USB charger on the table - I want one!

 

To do what?

Why does the government let them in to the country?

Interesting.

 

We had Chinese neighbours rent 2 luxury pool houses and every night Rolls Royces, bentleys and so on turned up. Anyway, after 4 years they were "forced out" as there were too many complaints about the noise.

 

Now, some other Chines have taken over 3 luxury villas next to each other and are in the process of removing the walls in between to make one huge compound.

 

Let's see what happens.

7 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Acting on a tip-off, officers stormed three luxury pool villas in Chaiyapruek 1 Soi, Nong Prue, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi Province. The raid resulted in the arrest of 20 foreign nationals, all Chinese, and the seizure of 13 computers and more than 100 mobile phones.

Naughty boys... Back to China you go.

2 hours ago, petedk said:

Now, some other Chines have taken over 3 luxury villas next to each other and are in the process of removing the walls in between to make one huge compound.

 

Let's see what happens.

Time to make an anonymous concerned citizen call.

3 hours ago, watchcat said:

Why does the government let them in to the country?

 

Those criminal gangs from China.

One of the 93 countries  covered by Thailand Visa Waiver scheme since late July this year.

Open arms often invite Persona non grata (unwanted sort of aliens).

7 hours ago, watchcat said:

Why does the government let them in to the country?

Because they have a lot of cash and Red Envelopes to go around for officials.

The Chinese Triads are here been here for a long time especially out on the Darkside. If you didnt know the Chinese own 32 if not more of the 72 provinces in Thailand. 

A bit over a year ago the attempted arrest of one of the big boss who had his own club operating in Pattaya thumbing his nose at the Thai, Jomtien immigration were handling visa out like candy just like they were doing in Bangkok. They made a big show they are on top of it dig deeper uncover names so deep they swept it under the rug. There has been nothing mention since.

They invited money to come and the Chinese triads have plenty to blow and sadly it is a bit late they are here to stay this raid changing nothing. 

20 hours ago, watchcat said:

Why does the government let them in to the country?

That would be the recent changes to the Visa Exempt program, which is all singing and dancing great!

On 10/4/2024 at 5:08 AM, Georgealbert said:

Acting on a tip-off,

It never says 'acting on good police work': because there never is any!