A Thai man was arrested for laundering money for 70 call centre scams. He worked in Poipet for a Chinese gang, laundering approximately 30 million baht via mule accounts and cryptocurrency. He has been charged with transnational crime and defrauding the public.
A Thai national has been apprehended for his role in laundering money for over 70 call centre scams, as reported by the Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD). This individual was arrested in Chiang Rai’s Mae Fah Luang district following his return from Poipet, where he had attempted to evade a significant crackdown on such fraudulent operations that began in February.
The arrest highlights the ongoing issue of transnational crime facilitated by local operatives in Thailand. The suspect’s admission reveals the extensive network of call centre scams and the financial mechanisms employed, such as the laundering of millions through mule accounts and cryptocurrency conversion. This incident underscores the necessity for continued vigilance and robust enforcement against such criminal activities.
Original Source: www.nationthailand.com
