Thai Police Net Infamous Hacker in Major Cybercrime Operation

[snoop1130]

Picture of Thai police discussing the cyber hacker courtesy of Pattaya News

 

A notorious Singaporean hacker, known as "Desorden GhostR," was arrested by Thai police, halting his two-year reign of digital terror. The 39-year-old, identified only as Chia, was apprehended after an international investigation involving Thai and Singaporean cybercrime units.

 

Chia faces charges of unauthorized computer access, attempted extortion, and illegal entry into Thailand. His capture followed a company’s alert about leaked customer data on social media, which led investigators to connect him to over 70 cyberattacks since 2020.

 

These breaches targeted top corporations and government agencies worldwide, where Chia allegedly extorted ransoms and sold stolen data. The arrest on February 26 revealed evidence from laptops, mobiles, and dark web ads at Chia's Bangkok residence.

 

 

Additionally, luxury cars and designer handbags worth over 10 million baht were confiscated, highlighting his lavish lifestyle funded by cybercrimes. Cybersecurity firm Group-IB linked 20 attacks in Thailand and 50 others globally to Chia's operations.

 

Currently in Thai custody, authorities from both nations will continue probing his cyber exploits. This arrest underscores the message: even in the vast world of cybercrime, no digital ghost is beyond reach, reported The Thaiger.

 

-- 2025-02-28

 

 

[SpaceKadet]

Couldn't have been much of a hacker, not even being able to protect his own digital devices and location. 

And designer handbags? What is he, a CD or a lady boy?

 

Before they start mentioning luxury cars, perhaps they should start checking up on their own mid ranking RTP officers.

 

27 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

A notorious Singaporean hacker, known as "Desorden GhostR," was arrested by Thai police, halting his two-year reign of digital terror.

 

Wow, what a wording... "notorious" and "digital terror" in the same sentence.

 

I hope they went in all guns blazing, like the police did to Kim Dotcom, and Kim wasn't even a hacker.