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Thai police secure pledge from Interpol to support crackdowns on call-centre gangs in Cambodia
Thai police secure pledge from Interpol to support crackdowns on call-centre gangs in Cambodia
TUESDAY, JULY 08, 2025
Thai police secure Interpol’s pledge to help combat online scam gangs in Cambodia, aiming to reduce their operations by 50% within three months.Opposition calls for ban to extend to other goods that may aid call-centre gangs
Opposition calls for ban to extend to other goods that may aid call-centre gangs
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2025
People’s Party MP Rangsiman Rome urges the Thai government to expand its export ban to other goods that may aid call-centre scam gangs in Myanmar. He also calls for Thailand to interrogate rescued victims to expose corrupt officials linked to the scams.Chinese assistant minister visits Mae Sot and Myawaddy
Chinese assistant minister visits Mae Sot and Myawaddy
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2025
Chinese Assistant Minister Liu Zhongyi visited Mae Sot and Myawaddy to inspect operations aiding victims of call-centre scams. He reviewed border screening measures and later travelled to Shwe Kokko to observe efforts to crack down on scam networks.Myanmar sends 261 victims of call-centre gangs to Thailand
Myanmar sends 261 victims of call-centre gangs to Thailand
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Myanmar sends 261 victims of call-centre gangs to Thailand for repatriation. The victims, rescued from KK Park and Shwe Kokko border towns, will be investigated and returned to their home countries with coordination from embassies.Govt vows to sideline senior officials linked to call-centre gangs
Govt vows to sideline senior officials linked to call-centre gangs
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2025
The Thai government is cracking down on officials linked to call-centre scams, vowing to transfer them to inactive posts. Measures cutting power, fuel, and internet to Myanmar border towns have already reduced scam calls by 40-50%, with further action underway.Two alleged Chinese call-centre kingpins arrested in Bangkok
Two alleged Chinese call-centre kingpins arrested in Bangkok
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 06, 2025
Two alleged Chinese call-centre scam bosses were arrested in Bangkok, with police seizing assets worth 15.3 million baht. The suspects are linked to cross-border fraud and money laundering operations targeting victims online.40 Chinese-run Chonburi firms raided for alleged money laundering
40 Chinese-run Chonburi firms raided for alleged money laundering
MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 2025
Police seize assets including pool villas from companies suspected of laundering money for Chinese call centre gangsHun Manet orders tough action on youth gangs, urges stronger penalties
Hun Manet orders tough action on youth gangs, urges stronger penalties
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2024
Prime Minister Hun Manet has ordered relevant authorities to continue cracking down on juvenile delinquents and impose strict penalties, warning that failure to take tough measures will undermine public trust in the government.