Picture courtesy of Siam Rath

 

Authorities have arrested a middle-aged man for his involvement in disseminating child pornography via a Telegram group. On 13th May, police in Thailand’s cyber division reported the arrest of the 46-year-old man, identified as Mr Salar, who allegedly managed an online group dedicated to sharing illegal content without charging members.

 

The arrest followed a prior operation on 30th August last year when TICAC, the police unit focused on combatting online child sexual exploitation, apprehended another individual, Mr Kraison, for distributing pornography. This investigation led to discovering the Telegram group through links found on a Line Band group also involved in sharing child pornography.

 

Mr Salar was located in Ubon Ratchathani province after a search warrant was issued by Det Udom Provincial Court. Officers conducted a raid that uncovered a mobile phone containing evidence that linked Mr Salar to the management of the Telegram group.

 

Police confirmed that the suspect admitted to purchasing the child pornography from another source. The investigation is ongoing to identify and prosecute all individuals connected to this network.

 

Charges against Mr Salar include possession and distribution of child pornography for sexual exploitation, which carries a penalty of up to seven years in prison, a maximum fine of 140,000 Baht, or both.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Siam Rath 2025-05-14

 

 

Does that mean that Telegram and LINE are no more secure than Signal that is used by the US government for discussing war plans with journalists?

Sick bastard. Hope they catch many of those disgusting people who were using it as well.