Southeast Asia Information Port (www.dnyxxg.com) reported on February 23rd, citing Thai media, that Prime Minister Phetchaburi, advisor to the Thai Prime Minister, revealed that Prime Minister Phetchaburi received a report this morning from National Police Commissioner General Kittirat, informing him of a joint Thai-Cambodian police operation that successfully dismantled a large-scale telecommunications fraud syndicate located in Poipet, Cambodia.
In this operation, Thai and Cambodian police cooperated closely, raiding a three-story building in Poipet, Cambodia, which had long been rented by Chinese nationals for online gambling and fraud activities. Intelligence indicated that some Thai citizens were being lured into illegal work at the premises.
During the operation, 215 individuals were taken into custody, including 109 Thais (54 women), 5 Taiwanese, 50 Pakistanis, 3 Indonesians, and 48 Indians. Cambodian police are currently interrogating and verifying the identities of those involved to determine if they are victims or suspected criminals.
The Thai government attached great importance to this operation and cooperated closely with Cambodia. Last week, high-ranking police officials from Thailand and Cambodia met to promote a joint law enforcement operation. Thai security officials believe this is the largest joint operation between Thailand and Cambodia to date to combat the telecom fraud industry, and further crackdowns will continue.
Thai police and Ministry of Foreign Affairs officials went to the border crossing in Sa Kaeo province today to follow up on the case's progress and initiate victim screening and repatriation procedures. Thai Prime Minister Pat Thongthandam has instructed relevant departments to conduct a comprehensive review of those involved and to coordinate with relevant countries and regions to ensure that all those involved are handled properly in accordance with the law. The Thai government expressed its gratitude for this cross-border law enforcement operation and pledged to continue to crack down on telecom fraud crimes to maintain public safety and social stability.
