Malaysian arrested in Bangkok for online gambling and money laundering
Superintendent of Don Mueang Immigration Checkpoint, Pol. Col. Adisak Panya, confirmed the arrest, stating that the suspect was wanted under a warrant issued by the Nonthaburi Provincial Court. The charges include operating an illegal online gambling network and involvement in money laundering.
The suspect allegedly owned a company used to circulate funds from the gambling website, with annual transactions reportedly exceeding 11.52 billion baht. He was handed over to the Technology Crime Suppression Division 2 for further legal proceedings. - Bernama
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