Cyber Police Raid Three Major Gambling Sites

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The Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) has dismantled a major online gambling operation with an estimated Bt274 million in circulation, following coordinated raids on three locations across Chiang Rai and Phayao provinces.

The operation, led by Pol Lt Gen Trirong Phiwphan, Commissioner of the CCIB, along with several senior officers including Pol Maj Gen Wiwat Kamchamnan and Pol Maj Gen Kritach Boonratanayot, targeted key figures believed to be behind three illicit gambling websites.

Acting on intelligence, police identified that the networks were operating from rented houses used as makeshift offices to manage customer interactions and handle transactions. After obtaining search and arrest warrants, cyber police launched simultaneous raids across the two provinces.

The main operation took place at a residence in Moo 12, Wiang Chai subdistrict, Chiang Rai. Officers arrested 27-year-old Ms. Prokaysiri, alleged administrator of the gambling website CS68, which boasted over 110,000 registered users and a transaction volume exceeding Bt240 million.

Police also raided a house in Moo 5, Mae Sai subdistrict, arresting two suspects, 27-year-old Mr. Pinit and 31-year-old Mr. Pornphat. The pair allegedly managed the DRAGON88 gambling platform, with over 25,000 players and Bt12 million in circulation.

In Moo 1, Mae Sai subdistrict of Phayao, cyber officers discovered an operation linked to Webdee999, another online gambling site with more than 40,000 users and Bt22 million in financial activity.

Pol Lt Gen Trirong described the bust as one of the most significant in the northern region, revealing the extent to which illegal online gambling operations are growing in sophistication and scale.

All suspects have been charged with “collaborating to organise or advertise gambling activities via electronic media without official permission”, a serious offence under the law. Investigations are ongoing to identify and arrest other key individuals involved, including site owners, profit beneficiaries, and money mule account holders.

Authorities vowed to continue the crackdown and ensure all involved are brought to justice.

  Adapted by Asean Now from Khaosod 2025-05-16.