Security Guard Arrested as Administrator of Secret Group with Over 100,000 Spy Camera Files

[Georgealbert]

 

 

The Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) has apprehended a security guard in Prachuap Khiri Khan for running a secret online group distributing voyeuristic content, including footage of women in public restrooms and under their skirts in public spaces. The operation, described as a serious threat to public safety, uncovered over 100,000 illicit files hosted on a Telegram group managed by the suspect.

 

The suspect had used the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to lure paying members into the secret Telegram group, offering access to explicit videos and images. Deputy Commissioner of CCIB, Pol. Maj. Gen. Jirawat Payungtham, ordered an investigation, which was led by Pol. Maj. Gen. Chusak Kananit and a team of cybercrime officers.

 

On November 22, investigators obtained a search warrant from the Hua Hin Provincial Court. During a raid on the suspect’s residence, police seized three mobile phones containing the X and Telegram applications used to administer the group. Authorities also discovered an unregistered firearm at the scene.

 

During questioning, the suspect admitted to operating the group for over a year, claiming that the income generated was used to support his family. He also stated that the images and videos were purchased from other individuals. However, police remain skeptical and are expanding the investigation to identify the original sources of the voyeuristic material.

 

The suspect faces multiple charges, including:

• Possession of an unregistered firearm and ammunition.

• Uploading and distributing pornographic content via computer systems accessible to the public.

• Possessing and distributing child pornography for personal or commercial gain.

 

The suspect has been handed over to investigators for further legal proceedings. Authorities are committed to identifying and prosecuting all parties involved in the creation and distribution of the illicit content, ensuring justice for the victims and safety for the public.

 

Picture courtesy of CCIB

-- 2024-11-24