DSI, Pol. Col. Thawee Sodsong, Minister of Justice, thanks officials. Ready to urge strict action to be taken against the "Kofuk" network. Pol.Col. Thawee Sodsong, Minister of Justice Traveled to the Department of Special Investigation to receive a report on the results of the operation. In the case of February 1, 2024, the Department of Special Investigation launched a search operation targeting the "Kofuk" network at 27 locations in Bangkok and several provinces, with Police Lieutenant Colonel Yutthana Praedam, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Special Investigation. Acting Director-General of the Department of Special Investigation along with Mr. Rawee Aksornsiri, Director of the Criminal Money Laundering Division Let's explain together Along with inspecting samples of some assets that were seized, Pol. Col. Thawee thanked the officials. and has emphasized compliance with the legal procedures This case is the result of an investigation by the Department of Special Investigation. In the case w here there are clues to the commission of an offense under the Computer Crimes Act B.E. 2007 and its amendments. In the case where there were clues that there was a group of people under the "Gofuk" network importing false information into the computer system to deceive people into buying the last digit of the first prize and the last 2 digits of the prize under several websites, such as Ruay Ruay Roi. Lan Noppakao Nakarat likes the lottery, Lotto MM, DNA, Ye Ye and others, based on the results of the government lottery draw. A message appears on the page or website saying Thai government lottery announcements or advertisements. Buying lottery numbers. Such messages are not messages from the Government Lottery Office. which is considered false information Including the results of government lottery draws of various countries to be included in inviting gambling. Initially, more than 1,000 million baht was found circulating in the system, so it was accepted for investigation into Special Case No. 10/2024. The i nvestigation issued arrest warrants for 18 suspects and led to a search operation on February 1, 2024 to find and arrest the following persons. arrest warrant Including searching for evidence and property related to the commission of an offense. On that day, 7 of the 18 suspects were arrested, while the rest were on the run. Has been assigned to the investigation and tracking center Department of Special Investigation Continue to follow up on arrests and searches. A large amount of assets, including more than 14 types, worth hundreds of millions of baht can be seized. Important assets such as cash of 55 million baht, gold weighing 350 baht, land title deeds - 8 condominium title deeds, 8 cars, 97 amulets, 47 luxury watches, 10 firearms, bags, shoes, and over 400 brand name clothes, which today Pol.Lt.Col. Thawee has come to listen to the performance report. He praised the work of all officers of the Department of Special Investigation who worked with determination and sacrifice. He also urged the Department of Special Investigation to carry out the investigation and investigation carefully. Gather evidence in all dimensions to make the truth known. As for the case of creating false evidence of exporting fuel outside the country and then applying for a tax refund. Initially, it was found that the operation had continued for more than 10 years, causing the government to lose 10,000 million baht in taxes, and further investigations would be conducted. Source: Thai News Agency