Phuket –
Thailand’s Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau has dismantled a major online gambling network operating from the heart of Phuket, arresting four suspects and seizing computer equipment and mobile phones. Authorities revealed the syndicate generated more than 120 million baht annually through illegal betting platforms.
The operation followed months of investigation by Division 3 of the Technology Crime Suppression Bureau (TCSD). Officers discovered the gambling website had been active since early 2025, attracting over 2,000 registered players. Financial tracking showed monthly transactions exceeding 10 million baht, amounting to roughly 120 million baht per year.
Investigators identified two key groups within the network: one responsible for managing customer deposits and withdrawals, and another acting as administrators who communicated directly with players. Evidence gathered allowed police to secure arrest warrants for eight individuals connected to the scheme.
On March 17, cyber police raided a residence in Koh Kaew, Phuket, arresting two suspects who admitted to working for the gambling site. Simultaneous operations in Pathum Thani and Prachuap Khiri Khan led to the capture of two more suspects accused of opening bank accounts for the syndicate. All four confessed to their roles.
The suspects face charges of organizing illegal gambling, money laundering, and allowing their bank accounts or electronic cards to be used for criminal activity. They were handed over to investigators at TCSD Division 3 for prosecution.
Authorities confirmed that the investigation is ongoing, with efforts focused on tracing financial flows, freezing assets, and identifying the true beneficiaries behind the operation. Police explained their commitment to dismantling online gambling networks that exploit digital platforms and pose risks to public safety.
