Police executed simultaneous raids at nine locations, including residences in Saen Suk, Chonburi, and Lamphun province. Eight suspects were apprehended, along with multiple items of evidence, including ATM cards, mobile phones, bank books, and computers.
Among those arrested in Chonburi were:
Weerapong, alias “Puenkon Tor Surat,” a former Muay Thai champion.
Prawit, 27, a site administrator and cash handler.
Thawatchai, 37, responsible for outgoing fund accounts.
Mutita, 22, responsible for incoming fund accounts.
Phanumas, 31, an account holder and cash handler.
Kriangkrai, 36, responsible for managing and withdrawing funds.
Two additional suspects were caught in Lamphun:
Nareerak, 30
Neramit, 23, a site administrator linked to multiple gambling platforms.
The group faces charges of jointly organising or promoting illegal gambling through electronic media without authorisation and money laundering. All suspects and seized assets were handed over to investigators for further legal action.