Cyber Police Dismantle Major Online Gambling Network “CS68 Club” in Phetchabun

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Cyber police have arrested a key figure behind the administration of one of the country’s largest online gambling networks, “CS68 Club,” during a coordinated raid in Phetchabun Province.

The operation, carried out by the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB), was ordered by Police Lieutenant General Trirong Phiewphan, Commissioner of the CCIB. The raid was led by Police Major General Kritachaya Bamrungraṭtanos, with senior officers from divisions 2 and 4, alongside investigators from the Police Cyber Taskforce (PCT), executing a search warrant at a residential property in Mueang District.

According to Lt Gen Trirong, the crackdown was in line with the Royal Thai Police’s policy under Police General Phitthirat Phanphech, who has called for urgent action against online gambling operations, which are seen as a threat to Thai society, particularly among the youth.

Authorities had been investigating the website “CS68 Club,” which they describe as a major online gambling platform boasting over 100,000 members and generating a staggering monthly turnover of more than 240 million baht. The site offered various forms of illegal gambling, including slot games, fish shooting games, card games, baccarat, hi-lo, pok deng, dragon tiger, live casinos and lottery games.

The site operated through a sophisticated banking system using domestic bank accounts and automated fund transfers, including so-called “mule” accounts to conceal financial trails. Players could deposit and withdraw money directly via the website, supported by a team of administrators tasked with resolving user issues and encouraging continued participation in gambling activities.

The raid targeted a property at 119/48, Moo 2, Mae Sadiang Subdistrict, where officers arrested 32-year-old Ms Nitaya Kantha, a Chiang Rai native, alleged to be the head of the admin team for the CS68 Club network. Police seized a mobile phone containing evidence of multiple bank transfer slips linked to various individuals involved in the operation.

During questioning, Ms Nitaya admitted to managing the admin team for over two years, receiving a monthly salary of 25,000 baht. Her responsibilities included recruiting admins, managing team finances, and distributing salaries to nearly ten administrators under her supervision.

Ms Nitaya has been charged with “organising or facilitating gambling, or directly or indirectly advertising or soliciting others to gamble via electronic media without authorisation from the relevant authorities.” She has been handed over to investigators for further legal proceedings.

The investigation into the broader network is ongoing, with authorities determined to track down all individuals involved in the CS68 Club operation.

  Adapted by Asean Now from InsideThailand 2025-05-25.