Report Cambodian Tycoon's Children Wanted in Call Centre Scam

[snoop1130]

Photo courtesy of Thai Newsroom

 

In a significant crackdown, arrest warrants have been issued for the son and daughter of Cambodian businessman, Mr. Kok An, who is reportedly linked to a massive transnational call centre network. This development follows an extensive police sweep that targeted the high-profile family with ties to Cambodia’s leadership, specifically under the eye of Prime Minister Hun Sen.

 

The Technology Crime Suppression Division, known as Cyber Police, conducted a series of raids across 19 locations on 8th July, uncovering millions of baht in assets connected to this illicit operation. As they gathered additional evidence, authorities requested further warrants from the Criminal Court for members of this criminal network, citing Mr. Kittisak and Ms. Juri, Kok An’s offspring, as key figures in the scheme.

 

Adding another layer to this complex investigation, the Interior Ministry has commenced its probe into alleged irregularities concerning the issuance of Thai identification cards to Mr. Kok An and his children. Kok An, who owns the Crown Casino Resort network in Poipet near the Thai border, is at the centre of these allegations.

 

Police General Thatchai Pitaneelabut, the head of the Cyber Police, is scheduled to meet with representatives from the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) later today. This meeting aims to strategise the capture of additional fugitives involved in the criminal network, underscoring the international nature of this investigation.

 

The actions taken by the Thai authorities highlight the seriousness of tackling transnational crime networks that use sophisticated means to perpetrate fraud on a global scale. These call centres have become notorious for defrauding victims by impersonating officials or trustworthy entities, often resulting in substantial financial loss for unsuspecting individuals.

 

The close-knit ties between Kok An and Cambodia’s top leadership add a layer of political intrigue to the case, potentially influencing diplomatic relations. The swift actions of the Thai Cyber Police, along with international cooperation, signify a determined effort to dismantle these networks and bring the perpetrators to justice.

 

As the story develops, eyes will be on the collaborative efforts between Thai authorities and international partners in curbing this wave of cybercrime. With several high-value targets still at large, further arrests are anticipated as the investigation progresses.

 

This case serves as a stark reminder of the growing threat posed by technologically advanced criminal enterprises and the need for robust international cooperation to effectively combat them.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Thai Newsroom 2025-07-15

 

 

[hotchilli]

Thailands tit-for-tat actions are not going to go down well.

[spidermike007]

I think enhanced penalties should be applied for people who perform this kind of work, they are preying on the elderly and they are praying on those who are not particularly sophisticated when it comes to online management of money, and the penalties should be doubled. Perhaps with the consideration of a death penalty for fraud involving over a certain amount.

 

There has to be some kind of deterrent and it would appear at this point that there isn't anything like that.

 

And the arrest of The offspring vermin of a billionaire fraudster is always a beautiful thing for humanity, let them fry, let them spend years in prison where I'm sure they'll be treated very kindly by their fellow inmates. 

[Will B Good]

Shame his last name wasn't Bull.

[klauskunkel]

18 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The swift actions of the Thai Cyber Police signify a determined effort to dismantle these networks and bring the perpetrators to justice.

Not really. The swiftness shows that authorities had been aware of the perps for a time. The actual crackdown occurring now is to point an international finger at Hun Sen and Hun Manet designed to embarrass them, a response to that leaked audio tape. It has nothing to do with justice and everything to do with shifting the spotlight.