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New Straits Times
6 days ago
- New Straits Times
Malaysian nabbed in Thailand for allegedly laundering RM1.5b from illegal gambling site
KUALA LUMPUR: A Malaysian man has been arrested in Thailand for allegedly laundering over RM1.5 billion (11.5 billion baht) in funds tied to an illegal gambling site. The 26-year-old suspect was detained by Thai immigration authorities at Don Mueang International Airport on Wednesday morning upon arrival, based on an arrest warrant issued by the Nonthaburi Provincial Court on Dec 16 last year. The Bangkok Post reported that the man, whose identity was withheld, is facing multiple charges, including operating an unlicensed online gambling business, conspiracy to commit money laundering, and involvement in laundering activities. Investigators found that he owned a sports-related company which was allegedly used to channel and disguise illicit proceeds from the gambling platform. The company had reportedly served as a front over the past year to obscure the origins and flow of the funds. The suspect has since been handed over to Thailand's Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) as authorities continue to probe the wider financial network linked to Hydra888.
Sinar Daily
7 days ago
- Sinar Daily
Malaysian held at Thailand airport over links to online gambling, money laundering
Authorities had received intelligence regarding the arrival of a suspect wanted under an arrest warrant in connection with a well-known gambling website. 09 Jul 2025 05:31pm The suspect, a 26-year-old Malaysian national holding a Malaysian passport, had arrived from Kuala Lumpur and was arrested upon arrival at the international arrivals hall. - AFP file photo for illustration purpose only BANGKOK - A 26-year-old Malaysian man was arrested at Don Mueang International Airport here on Wednesday for suspected links to an online gambling network and money laundering activities. Superintendent of Don Mueang Immigration Checkpoint, Pol. Col. Adisak Panya, said authorities had received intelligence regarding the arrival of a suspect wanted under an arrest warrant in connection with a well-known gambling website. The suspect will be investigated for conspiring to operate online gambling without permission, conspiring with two or more individuals to commit the offence of money laundering, and committing money laundering as a result of such conspiracy and joint action. - AFP file photo for illustration purpose only Adisak said an investigative team was dispatched to wait at the aircraft's gate exit for the suspect, who was entering Thailand via Don Mueang Airport. The suspect, a 26-year-old Malaysian national holding a Malaysian passport, had arrived from Kuala Lumpur and was arrested upon arrival at the international arrivals hall. "The suspect was wanted under a warrant issued by the Nonthaburi Provincial Court on charges related to an online gambling network and money laundering,' he said in a statement on Wednesday. "The suspect will be investigated for conspiring to operate online gambling without permission, conspiring with two or more individuals to commit the offence of money laundering, and committing money laundering as a result of such conspiracy and joint action," he said. Adisak said the suspect is also the owner of a company allegedly used as a channel to circulate funds from the gambling website, with annual transactions reportedly exceeding 11.52 billion baht. He was later handed over to the Technology Crime Suppression Division 2 (TCSD 2) for further legal action. - BERNAMA More Like This
The Sun
7 days ago
- The Sun
Malaysian arrested in Bangkok for online gambling and money laundering
BANGKOK: A 26-year-old Malaysian man was arrested at Don Mueang International Airport in connection with an online gambling network and money laundering. Authorities acted on intelligence regarding the suspect's arrival, leading to his detention upon landing from Kuala Lumpur. 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
Bangkok Post
7 days ago
- Bangkok Post
Malaysian held in Bangkok accused of laundering B11bn
Thai immigration authorities have arrested a 26-year-old Malaysian man accused of operating a massive money laundering scheme linked to the illegal online gambling platform HYDRA888, with transactions exceeding 11.5 billion baht. The arrest took place on Wednesday morning at Don Mueang International Airport, where the suspect was intercepted upon arrival. He was apprehended under an arrest warrant issued by the Nonthaburi Provincial Court on Dec 16, 2024. The man, whose name was not released, faces charges of running an unlicensed online gambling operation, conspiracy to commit money laundering, and engaging in laundering activities. Investigations revealed that the suspect owned a sports-related company that served as a conduit for the movement of illicit funds generated by the HYDRA888 gambling website. The firm was allegedly used to obscure the source and destination of the proceeds over the past year. The suspect was handed over to the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) for further legal proceedings. Authorities continue to investigate the broader financial network associated with the platform.
