Thailand Targets Karen Leader in Cross-Border Crime Crackdown

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Picture courtesy: Thai Rath

 

Authorities in Thailand are making significant strides in combating cross-border crimes with plans to secure an arrest warrant for Saw Chit Thu, a prominent figure in the Karen Border Guard Force. This move comes amid allegations linking him to illegal activities that cross into Thai territory.

 

Saw Chit Thu is suspected of being a key player in transnational call-centre scams and human trafficking rings that have been traced back to Myanmar's Myawaddy township, just across the border from Mae Sot, Thailand. The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) is actively working with public prosecutors to obtain judicial approval for the arrest warrant against the Karen leader.

 

The civilian government in Bangkok, led by Pheu Thai, is eager to collaborate with Myanmar's junta administration in bringing this case to justice. They believe that Saw Chit Thu's extradition could open avenues to understanding any collusion with Thai officials possibly complicit in these crimes.

People’s MP Rangsiman Rome, who chairs the House Committee on State Security, has underscored the gravity of the situation, suggesting that financial kickbacks may have greased the machinery facilitating these illegal cross-border operations.

 

The crimes allegedly orchestrated from the Shwe Kokko area, under Saw Chit Thu's influence, have not only targeted Thai victims but have also posed a broader security concern. His rebel group, known to support the Myanmar junta, wields considerable influence in Myawaddy and surrounding regions of Kayin State.

 

Chatchai Bangchuad, Secretary-General of the National Security Council, assured on 11 February that Thailand is resolute in its efforts against such cross-border criminal activities. He emphasised that the government is firm in its strategy to curb these illicit operations and expects Myanmar's compliance in resolving them.

 

The firm stance includes cutting power, fuel supplies, and internet access to certain border areas like Myawaddy, to hinder scammers' reach to potential Thai victims, reported Thai Newsroom.

 

-- 2025-02-13

 

 

 

[TheFishman1]

The Thai officials I’ve always gotten their payback TIT

[OneMoreFarang]

I didn't know that they have a leader. 😉

 

[portisaacozzy]

45 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

I didn't know that they have a leader. 😉

 

my worst nightmare,my 4 ex wifes say they still love me !