Crime Thai Police Dismantle Major Online Prostitution Network

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Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

In a significant operation dubbed "Operation Love Nest," Thai police have dismantled an online prostitution ring operating through a well-known platform, resulting in the arrest of 10 women. The crackdown took place at two locations—a condominium in Pathum Thani and an apartment in Nonthaburi—where officers confiscated over 200,000 baht (approximately US$6,035).

 

Announced by Police Lieutenant General Trirong Phiwpan along with Police Major Generals Wiwat Kamchamnarn and Tinnakorn Rangmat, the operation signifies ongoing efforts by the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Division alongside the Royal Thai Police to target the online platform fiwfans, notorious for facilitating commercial sex work. After previous raids, where administrators and sex workers were apprehended, the platform re-emerged under a new guise as fwfans.com, continuing its activities unabated.

 

The police action followed reports that the platform, involving individuals from various backgrounds including a Laotian national, was registering over 2,000 service providers who were advertising and posting explicit content. The site successfully generated over 10 million baht (approx. US$301,750) in just two months by connecting sex workers to clients.

 

Suspects arrested in the operation admitted to willingly engaging in the activities, having been recruited and compensated through the platform, which served as an intermediary. Earnings were shared according to pre-arranged agreements, with workers renting spaces on a daily or monthly basis to conduct the business transactions.

 

Legal charges have been filed against those involved for using the platform for advertising and soliciting prostitution—a violation that underscores the need for stringent digital oversight. Authorities are working in tandem with the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society to ensure the problematic website is permanently blocked, while investigations continue to locate fugitive members and seize assets acquired through these illegal activities.

 

This clampdown not only disrupts a lucrative, illicit network but also seeks to uphold the moral and legal standards in Thailand by targeting the infrastructure that supports and profits from human exploitation. The Royal Thai Police reaffirm their commitment to eliminating such online platforms that exploit vulnerabilities for profit.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-05-05

 

 

[NanLaew]

Oh well, back to locanto (for now).

[BritScot]

The smell of money and the mafia are knocking wanting their share.  A good business model now back to bars or trolling dating apps.

[Lacessit]

The police get kickbacks from bars. They don't from online sites.

 

Upholding the moral and legal standards of Thailand - today's entry in the BS Olympics.