Thailand cracks down on a large-scale telecom fraud gang, controlled by Chinese nationals, with daily withdrawals exceeding 800,000 Thai Baht.

On June 26, 2025, the Thai Cyber Police launched an operation and successfully dismantled a telecommunication fraud withdrawal point active in Khlong Luang district of Pathum Thani province, arresting four young Thai men suspected of withdrawing funds for a fraud gang. The police revealed that the gang withdrew amounts ranging from 800,000 to 900,000 Thai Baht daily (approximately 150,000 to 170,000 RMB), with each member receiving a daily remuneration of 2,000 Thai Baht.

The head of the Thai Cyber Crime Division, a Major General, stated that based on preliminary investigative leads, the police applied for and obtained a search warrant from the Thanyaburi Provincial Court to conduct a raid on the targeted residence. The four arrested individuals were identified as 24-year-old Nantaphong, 19-year-old Jiradech, 21-year-old Phatthakan, and 21-year-old Thanin. Numerous items related to the case were seized at the scene, including cash, mobile phones, ATM cards, bankbooks, and transaction record notebooks, totaling 40 pieces of evidence.

Investigations revealed that the gang was led by a Thai national named "Logi," who used "mule accounts" to receive the fraudulently obtained funds. The four suspects were responsible for withdrawing cash using facial recognition features at ATMs and handing over the cash to "Logi," who then transferred it to a Chinese operator for further laundering and distribution.

According to the suspects' statements, the team had been operating for over two years, changing residences every two weeks to evade law enforcement. The police are currently continuing their investigation into the complete organizational structure of the gang and are preparing to apply to the court for the arrest of "Logi" and his Chinese accomplices.

The arrested individuals will face multiple charges, including participation in organized crime, aiding in money laundering, misuse of electronic accounts, and providing equipment for criminal activities. The case is still under further investigation.