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Big gambling website arrested Found billions in circulating money

Cyber police raid a major gambling website. Found billions of baht in circulation per month Nearly 24 million baht in cash seized At the Technological Crime Investigation Bureau (Technological Crime Investigation Bureau) Pol. Lt. Gen. Worawat Watthanakornbancha, Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Armed Forces, and related officials announced Operation Hang Up in the case of the arrest of a major gambling website. 'Wan Jeab 777' has a turnover of billions of baht per month. Nearly 24 million baht in cash seized In this case, the police investigated by coordinating information with the Online Anti-Craft Center AOC 1441 until finding an offense in organizing online gambling, namely a website. whanjeab777a.com has 40,000 members and a turnover of billions of baht per month. Pol. Maj. Gen. Phumiphat Phattharasriwongchai, Commander of S.T.O.5, revealed that the cyber police collected evidence and asked the Criminal Court to issue arrest warrants for the initial nine people involved. Until May 16, 2024, they m obilized their forces to search five target areas and arrested three suspects. together with 1. A room in a luxury condo in the Ratchada area, Huai Khwang District, arrested Mr. Chindanai, 28 years old, who was in charge of financial management. 2. Luxury condo room in Ratchada area Thiam Ruam Mit Road, Huai Khwang District, arrested Mr. Suthichai, 28 years old, doing financial management duties. 3. A house in the area of Sala Loi Subdistrict, Tha Ruea District, Ayutthaya Province, arrested Ms. Nonglak, age 49, who was responsible for withdrawing money. 4. A room in a luxury condo in the Ratchada area, Thiam Ruam Mit Road, Huai Khwang District. 5. A room in a luxury condo in the Ratchada area, Thiam Ruam Mit Road, Huai Khwang District. Many related items were also seized, such as Thai banknotes totaling over 23 million baht, luxury cars, 2341 account books, computers and mobile phones. Police prosecute criminal offenses Join together to play or do tricks. Help with advertising or solicitation Directly or indirectly allowing others to play or gamble via electronic media without permission. and money laundering offenses. 417 Source: Thai News Agency