Southeast Asia Information Port (www.dnyxxg.com) – According to Thai media Khaosod on the morning of the 8th, the Thai Criminal Investigation Bureau (CCIB) conducted a large-scale operation that morning, raiding 19 locations in Bangkok, Samut Prakan, and Chonburi provinces suspected of being linked to Cambodian tycoon Duke Foo Kok An. Several luxury cars and 27 million baht (approximately US$830,000) in cash were seized at the scene.
This operation focused on dismantling a criminal network suspected of operating online fraud websites and money laundering centers, targeting criminal syndicates using illicit fund transfer accounts for online money laundering activities.
The report indicated that Cambodian tycoon Duke Foo Kok An, known as the "Father of Bobi," is suspected of involvement in the operation of the fraud syndicate. Police focused their search on a residential area in Bang Phiri, Samut Prakan province. The operation was carried out based on search warrant No. 172/2568 issued by the Criminal Court on June 26, 2025.
Investigations reveal that this transnational criminal organization, based in Poipet, Cambodia, used multiple locations, including 25-story and 18-story buildings, the HISO building, and the Crown Casino, to conduct online fraud. Their methods were diverse, encompassing mixed scams and call center fraud, and they laundered money through fake accounts and cryptocurrencies. The group is also suspected of luring Thai workers into illegal lending, forcing them to undergo facial recognition verification, and committing serious crimes such as illegal detention of foreign nationals.
It is reported that Thai authorities have issued an arrest warrant for Duke Foo Kok An, charging him with involvement in a transnational criminal organization and money laundering, among other crimes.
