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'Grey capital' rears its head
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 22/12/2025
» In recent weeks, photographs showing controversial foreign businessman Benjamin Mauerberger, also known as Ben Smith, and Yim Leak with several Thai politicians have gone viral, sparking questions about possible links to so-called grey capital networks.
Thai police digitise war against cybercrime
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 30/10/2025
» The Royal Thai Police is stepping up efforts against call centre gangs and online scammers after the government declared cybercrime suppression a national priority.
Thailand, Australia target global crime
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 26/04/2025
» In a major stride towards international crime prevention, Thai and Australian police have launched a joint operation aimed at dismantling transnational criminal networks. From narcotics to child exploitation and cryptocurrency-based money laundering, the partnership seeks to address complex crimes that transcend borders.
Top crime stories of 2024: Crime and punishment
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 28/12/2024
» Crime stories have captivated and shocked the nation over the past 12 months.
Over 2,000 The iCon Group complaints reported, damages worth B841m
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 18/10/2024
» More than 2,000 people have filed complaints with police against The iCon Group, a prominent online business promoter, for allegedly running a pyramid scheme that has caused combined losses of 841 million baht.
All 18 iCon suspects arrested on fraud charges
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 16/10/2024
» Police have arrested all 18 suspects wanted in the iCon Group fraud case, including founder and CEO Warathaphon “Boss Paul” Waratyaworrakul, the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) said on Wednesday night.
Police question iCon CEO, celebs
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 13/10/2024
» Police on Saturday questioned Warathaphon “Boss Paul” Waratyaworrakul, CEO of The iCon Group, who has denied overseeing a pyramid scheme and pledged to help the hundreds of people who have filed fraud complaints about the online sales company.
Warrants sought in iCon case
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 12/10/2024
» The Royal Thai Police (RTP) plan to ask a criminal court for arrest warrants against all parties involved in The iCon Group case including its owner after receiving complaints from 161 people who lost about 62 million baht to the suspected pyramid scheme.
Airport wait to be cut
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 16/07/2024
» The Immigration Bureau (IB) is set to take measures to ensure immigration control at airports takes no more than 45 seconds per person.
Quick police promotion spurs action
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 13/06/2023
» National police chief Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittiprapas has ordered a panel to amend the commissioned officer application process following reports on the swift rise of a young female police officer from a lance corporal to captain in less than two years.