Thailand police seize 121 cars linked to illegal gambling network
Police officers from the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) have seized 121 vehicles linked to a significant online gambling network dismantled two years ago. This operation, which took place yesterday, January 4.
Officers, equipped with warrants from the Nonthaburi provincial court, conducted searches at a residence and a car showroom in Nonthaburi’s Pak Kret district. Their investigation led to the discovery of more than 120 vehicles, including a Lamborghini tied to a suspect previously apprehended in an online gambling crackdown.
In a separate but related action, another team executed an arrest warrant in a Bangkok residence and detained 32 year old Jirayus Charoenpong, on allegations of involvement in money laundering activities.
The CCIB explained that these investigations are part of a broader probe into the macau888 online gambling website, which was busted in 2023, reported Bangkok Post.
The confiscated vehicles, numbering 121, are set to be examined by the Customs Department and the Anti Money Laundering Office.
In related news, police confiscated the assets of 18 leading members of the iCon Group following fraud accusations, with over 160 million baht worth of seized assets belonging to TV host Kan Kantathavorn, including luxury cars and watches.
Following the investigation into the alleged fraud and Ponzi scheme involving the iCon Group, much attention is focused on the well-known television host Kan, who frequently showcased his luxurious lifestyle on social media. Kan often shared images of his special watches and cars on his Instagram account.
Additionally, his YouTube channel featured the lavish lifestyle of his wife, Iyada “Ploy” Kantathavorn. In one video, Ploy revealed to her followers that she turned on the air conditioning just for her designer bags every day.
