A Thai man has been arrested for laundering money for over 70 call centre gangs, admitting to a role in a large-scale operation generating approximately 30 million baht in fraudulent earnings. He was charged with transnational crime among other offenses and detailed the methods used to launder funds through mule accounts and cryptocurrency transfers.
The Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD) has reported the arrest of a Thai individual involved in laundering money for over 70 call centre gangs. The suspect was apprehended in Mae Fah Luang district of Chiang Rai, after returning from Poipet to evade Thailand’s crackdown on such illicit operations which intensified in February.
Charged with transnational crime, public fraud, and falsifying information, the suspect confessed to working for an office run by a Chinese gang from November 11, 2023, until February 13, 2025. This office was reportedly responsible for generating significant revenue, amounting to roughly 30 million baht, from a share of 8-12% from call centre scams.
The individual revealed that he facilitated the laundering process through twenty Thai mule accounts which were utilized daily. Each account reportedly earned between 8,000 to 12,000 baht from the Chinese boss. His specific duties included translating for the Chinese operatives, managing bank applications, documenting mule account holder transactions, converting cash into Tether cryptocurrency, and transferring the digital currency into the boss’s wallet for redistribution among call centre operators.
The arrest of the Thai individual highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to combat transnational crime related to call centre scams and money laundering. The suspect’s involvement in facilitating a significant money laundering operation for multiple gangs underscores the complexity of these criminal networks. As investigations continue, further actions may be taken to dismantle such operations and hold all involved parties accountable.
Original Source: www.nationthailand.com
