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Police Raid Chinese Man’s Condo Over Illegal Signal Devices

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Cyber police have uncovered a large cache of illegal telecommunications equipment during a raid at a condominium in Bangkok’s Prawet district, following a tip-off about suspected scam operations. The discovery has raised concerns about potential cybercrime activities involving fake cellular signal transmissions.

 

The operation took place on 6 October 2025, when officers from the Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD) executed a search warrant issued by the Phra Khanong Criminal Court. Led by Pol. Lt. Gen. Suraphon Prembut, the team inspected a 23rd-floor unit on Srinakarin Road in the Nong Bon subdistrict. Inside, they found more than 50 Mini PC devices connected to multiple mobile SIM cards, all running simultaneously. Investigators concluded that the setup was functioning as an unauthorized cellular network.

 

Authorities seized a total of 137 items, including the Mini PCs and various networking devices, for forensic examination. Preliminary findings suggest the system may have been used to intercept digital communications such as SMS messages or one-time passwords (OTPs), potentially enabling breaches of online systems. Another theory is that the equipment was used to create false servers or routers to conceal illegal online activities.

 

The condominium unit was traced to a long-term lease by Mr. Zhang Hannin, a 36-year-old Chinese national. Although Zhang had rented the unit several years ago, police said he had not resided there since the initial rental period. Investigators now believe the property may have been repurposed as a base for illicit telecommunications activity.

 

Zhang faces charges under The Radiocommunications Act, which prohibits the possession and operation of unlicensed telecommunications equipment and the establishment of illegal radio stations. The offences carry penalties of up to five years’ imprisonment, a fine of up to 100,000 baht, or both. The TCSD confirmed that efforts are ongoing to locate Zhang and identify others possibly involved in the network.

 

The police emphasised that such setups can facilitate a range of cybercrimes, including data interception and financial fraud. Authorities are now expanding their investigation to trace the equipment’s origins and determine whether the operation forms part of a larger transnational crime network.

 

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Key Takeaways

 

• Cyber police seized over 50 Mini PC devices running an illegal signal network.

• The condo was leased by Chinese national Zhang Hannin, who is now wanted by authorities.

• Police are investigating possible links to wider cybercrime or data interception operations.

 

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On 10/7/2025 at 11:54 PM, Georgealbert said:

Cyber police have uncovered a large cache of illegal telecommunications equipment during a raid at a condominium in Bangkok’s Prawet district, following a tip-off about suspected scam operations. The discovery has raised concerns about potential cybercrime activities involving fake cellular signal transmissions.

 

 

On 10/7/2025 at 11:54 PM, Georgealbert said:

The condo was leased by Chinese national Zhang Hannin, who is now wanted by authorities.

 

Sutrprising a Chinese national makes crime in thailand, not really, kick them out and deport for life!

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