Thai Authorities Bust Massive Illegal Cable Network Fueling Scam Operations

[snoop1130]

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Thai authorities have dismantled a large illegal cable network used to support scam call centers operating across the Thai-Myanmar border. The network, stretching nearly three kilometers, is the largest of its kind ever uncovered in Thailand.

 

In a coordinated effort, the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) and the Royal Thai Police conducted a raid near the Mae Sot Friendship Bridge. They discovered 16 extensive cables unlawfully crossing the border, linked to towers that provided internet and telecom services to a wide area on the Myanmar side for these illegal operations.

 

 

An investigation has been launched to find those responsible for establishing and maintaining this illegal network. The offenders could face up to five years in prison and fines reaching 10 million baht under the Telecommunications Business Act.

 

-- 2024-12-03

 

 

[OneMoreFarang]

24 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

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At least you could have used a picture with network cables...

 

 

 

[hotchilli]

Bet your last baht Chinese are behind it.

[john donson]

so, which one is it ? ais? dtac? true?  someone must have provider 3 km of copper, fiber?

[khunjeff]

A similar setup was recently found along the bridge to Savannakhet, if I recall. How are technicians stringing miles of cable across international borders without anyone from either side noticing? Or does that question answer itself?