Thai cyber police uncovered a large transnational network of scam centers and unlicensed gambling sites associated with the activities of a well-known Cambodian businessman and politician – Kok Ana. He is one of the richest people in Cambodia and also owns a huge casino complex with skyscrapers, where according to police the fraudulent call centers aimed at Thais are located.
Kok Anu faces a number of charges, including illegal gambling organization and advertising, conspiracy by a group to launder money, and facilitating online gambling without authorization. In addition to the politician, Thai police have also issued arrest warrants for 20 other suspects.
It is reported that over several years of work, the group defrauded Thais of billions of baht.
On August 16, law enforcers reported that they were able to trace financial transactions related to a large gambling platform Lucabet123plus, the monthly turnover of which exceeded $300 thousand. Evidence showed that Kok An was one of the beneficiaries of this gambling site.
Also, the Commissioner of the Cybercrime Investigation Bureau, Lt. Gen. Trirong Piwpan, instructed the CCIB commander to look into Kok An’s possible involvement in other criminal activities.
It is known that the cyber police will continue to check the assets and other individuals involved to bring them to justice.
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