Bangkok: Cyber police are urgently coordinating with the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) to seize and confiscate assets associated with the 'Kok An' call center network. They are utilizing the 'Kok An' model to address issues with building owners in Cambodia who permit call center gangs to use their properties as operational bases. Authorities have disclosed plans to press charges related to gambling websites against an individual identified as 'Golf' this Friday.
According to Thai News Agency, Pol. Lt. Gen. Trairong Phiwpaen, Commander of the Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD), shared updates on the prosecution of the 'Kok An' gang. The case has been forwarded to AMLO to facilitate the seizure of assets and to conduct further investigations to trace the flow of funds. Searches at several additional locations have yielded valuable information for the case. Details regarding any potential links to foreign politicians are pending further investigation.
The 'Kok An' case involves arrest warrants for a total of seven individuals. In addition to Mr. Kok An, the suspects include three of his relatives who are Cambodian nationals, two Thais, and others who are Cambodians. These individuals are responsible for managing the operations of the network. All suspects are currently outside the Kingdom, and efforts are underway to coordinate with International Police to issue Red Notices for their arrest abroad.
Pol. Lt. Gen. Trairong also noted that orders from the national police chief and the national police inspector general have directed that the 'Kok An' prosecution model be applied to over 50 building owners in neighboring countries. These locations serve as command centers and facilitation hubs for call center gangs. The guidelines established in the 'Kok An' case are to be extended to other cases to facilitate the arrest of additional call center gangs.
Progress has also been made in investigating the issuance of Thai national ID cards to members of Mr. Kok An's network. Cyber Police have questioned district-level administrative officials and other involved personnel, uncovering suspicious activities. ID cards were reportedly issued in a different province, and investigations are ongoing to determine any potential involvement of government officials.
Furthermore, Pol. Lt. Gen. Trairong revealed that charges against 'Golf' regarding a gambling website will be pursued this Friday at the Central Women's Correctional Institution. Golf has reportedly confessed to participating in gambling on one website. Investigations continue into the financial trail to ascertain the involvement of other gambling websites.
Investigators are expected to file charges against 'Golf' related to the gambling website at the Central Women's Correctional Institution tomorrow.