Bangkok: "Rome" has called for immediate action against the Thai nationals allegedly acting as the key operators behind the notorious "Cambodian" call center gang. Mr. Rangsiman Rome, a member of parliament and deputy leader of the People's Party, emphasized the urgent need to dismantle the criminal network, revealing the involvement of a Thai individual known as "Hia Tue" and the financial entanglements of the LYP Group, a significant financial base for the Cambodian government.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Rangsiman expressed his concerns via social media platforms X and Facebook, where he highlighted the Thai government's recent commitment to combating cybercrime in Cambodia. He acknowledged the long-standing issues involving the Shinawatra family and the Cambodian government but praised the current measures as aligning with his proposals, despite being overdue.
Mr. Rangsiman underscored the importance of targeting "Brother Tue," a Thai national linked to the Star Complex in Myawaddy and a casino in Poipet, as a critical step in demonstrating the government's seriousness about tackling the call center gang. He insisted that pursuing such figures is vital to ensuring the government's policies are more than just rhetorical threats aimed at Cambodia.
The crackdown on the LYP Group, which has faced international sanctions for its involvement with the call center gang, was also emphasized by Mr. Rangsiman. He noted that the group's owner holds dual Thai-Cambodian nationality and plays a crucial role in financing the Cambodian government. Mr. Rangsiman called for the immediate seizure and freezing of any assets in Thailand linked to illicit activities.
He further revealed the involvement of a Cambodian tycoon in the construction of an entertainment complex with ties to the call center gang, noting that some buildings have encroached upon Thai territory near Trat province. Although construction has ceased, the government must decide how to address these encroachments, particularly given the Chinese ownership of some of the properties.
Mr. Rangsiman advocated for international cooperation, particularly with China and Japan, to suppress the call center gangs effectively. He acknowledged China's potential influence and Japan's vested interest in curbing the gangs due to their connections with the Yakuza.
Highlighting the global ramifications, Mr. Rangsiman stressed the need for the suppression of the call center gang to become a world-class agenda, with Thailand potentially leading the charge. He concluded with a call for transparency regarding the involvement of Pol. Lt. Col., questioning whether any progress has been made or if support for those implicated will continue.