Bangkok: The Commander of the Technology Crime Suppression Division has announced a significant reduction in the average number of daily online complaints, now standing at 800 cases per day. This decrease follows concerted efforts to address and diminish all forms of online crime through a series of targeted operations.
According to Thai News Agency, Pol. Lt. Gen. Trirong Phiwpaen, Commander of the Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD), along with the Cyber Police, disclosed the outcomes of recent operations aimed at dismantling online criminal networks, including the arrest of fraudsters and operators of gambling websites. These operations, which involved targeting eight specific locations, resulted in the arrest of more than ten suspects involved in various online crimes. The government's strategy to integrate efforts across sectors has led to a noticeable decline in the number of online complaints, from a previous average of 1,200 cases per day to 800-900 cases. Despite the reduction, cybercrime remains a threat, prompting the Cyber Police to intensify their investigative and suppressive measures. The authorities are committed to pursuing the masterminds behind these operations to ensure all suspects are prosecuted under the law.
Pol. Col. Thamnurat Kongman, deputy commander of the Technology Crime Suppression Division 1, detailed the first operation, where police apprehended Ms. Chanjira, 22, at a mobile phone shop in Phra Ram 3. She faces charges of public fraud, money laundering, and violation of the Computer Crime Act. Her arrest followed a victim's complaint about being lured into investing in a fraudulent scheme via social media, resulting in a loss of 427,088 baht.
In a second operation, officers from Division 2 arrested Ms. Kanyaporn, 29, for fraud and related offenses. Between September and October 2024, she allegedly used a fake profile to entice a victim into investing in a non-existent digital asset platform, culminating in a loss of 1,570,000 baht. Ms. Kanyaporn confessed to opening bank accounts for a fee, which were used in fraudulent activities.
The third operation, led by Pol. Col. Chatchapan Klaiklueng, resulted in the arrest of Mr. Sathawat, 30, for supporting fraud and importing distorted computer data. He was apprehended in Pathum Thani Province, linked to a scam involving a dating app that defrauded victims of 613,898.20 baht. Investigators have connected him to 22 other cases with total damages reaching 3,396,973 baht.
Furthermore, Pol. Col. Thira Chuasuwan, Commander of the 4th Division, reported on the arrest of Mr. Kraiwut, 48, for impersonating others and engaging in fraudulent digital currency trading schemes. His actions resulted in victims losing over 1,100,000 baht. Investigations revealed Mr. Kraiwut's history of opening multiple bank accounts during his time as a truck driver, which were later exploited for illegal activities.
In additional operations, police detained Ms. Sumintra, 21, for her involvement in an online income scam network. Victims were tricked into prepaying for tasks purportedly linked to well-known retail platforms, losing over 100,000 baht. Ms. Sumintra denied the charges, attributing her involvement to online gaming activities.
Another suspect, Mr. Jakraphong, 29, was arrested for defrauding individuals through a scheme posing as bank representatives, resulting in a victim's loss of 1.8 million baht. He denied the allegations, claiming his account was misused by a call center gang.
The final operation targeted an online gambling network, leading to the arrest of Ms. Orrawan, 41, for organizing unauthorized gambling and money laundering. Despite her initial denial, police collected sufficient evidence to prosecute those involved, with ongoing efforts to apprehend remaining suspects.