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Pattaya Police Raid Chinese Gang Involved in Illegal Loans & Online Gambling


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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

 

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-- 2024-10-04

 

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