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Call-centre gangs shift to using corporate accounts
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 29/01/2026
» The Anti-Online Scam Centre (ACSC) has uncovered a new operational model used by call-centre gangs, which have shifted from using individual mule accounts to corporate "mule accounts" to defraud victims, evade scrutiny, and launder larger sums of money, police said.
'Mule' accounts proliferate
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 26/01/2026
» The term "mule account" -- once obscure, now widely recognised -- has become synonymous with financial crime in Thailand.
Police net Thai mule account holders linked to Chinese scam gang
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 21/01/2026
» Thai police have busted a mule account gang working for a Chinese-led scam network and are seeking an Interpol Red Notice to arrest a Malaysian suspect who worked as a transnational cash courier.
Four nabbed in raids on ‘mule account’ network
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 09/01/2026
» Four suspects have been arrested at different locations in Thailand as part of a major crackdown on a fraudulent “mule account” network, authorities have confirmed.
Chinese men arrested in Pattaya for alleged involvement in scam network
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 09/01/2026
» Two Chinese nationals were arrested in Pattaya on Thursday for their alleged involvement in a transnational call centre scam network linked to the death of a South Korean student.
Police put to the test
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 29/12/2025
» In 2025, Thailand faced a convergence of crimes and scandals that shook public confidence in institutions meant to protect society. From a deadly mass shooting in Bangkok to sprawling online scam networks, monk misconduct and a senior police scandal, the year exposed deep vulnerabilities linked to crime, governance and accountability, leaving lingering questions about reform and public trust.
'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.
Tougher action vowed against scams, no leniency says Anutin
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 03/12/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Wednesday promised that his government would continuously expand its scam suppression after the huge seizure of assets worth about 10 billion baht from major suspects linked to Cambodia.
Four nabbed for Bangkok onlne investment con
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 30/11/2025
» Police have arrested four suspects in an online investment scam in Bangkok, allegedly working for a Chinese boss.
Cops 'strike down' 300 more scammers
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 25/11/2025
» Police have arrested more than 300 suspects nationwide in a sweeping crackdown on mule accounts and technology-related crimes.