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Old ‘Ben Smith’ photos come back to haunt Thai VIPs
Online Reporters, Published on 04/12/2025
» Leaked photos showing alleged money laundering mastermind Benjamin Mauerberger, alias “Ben Smith”, posing with several high-profile Thai political, police, military and business figures have stirred controversy and raised questions about his alleged influence and protection.
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.
People's Party boss slams Anutin over scams
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/11/2025
» The leader of the opposition, Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, has blasted Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul for a failure of national leadership and condemned the government for its sluggish response to the scam crisis.
Thamanat invited to clarify alleged scammer links
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/10/2025
» A House committee has invited Deputy Prime Minister Thamanat Prompow to clarify his alleged links to foreign businessman Benjamin Mauerberger, who has been implicated in one of the region’s largest online scam operations.
Thailand revokes citizenship of Cambodia tycoon on scam activity
Published on 24/10/2025
» Thailand’s government revoked citizenship of a Cambodian high-ranking businessman after he was accused of being involved with cyber-scam operations and human trafficking networks.
Calls grow for Vorapak probe over scam centre scandal
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/10/2025
» Calls are mounting for a thorough probe following the abrupt resignation of Vorapak Tanyawong as deputy finance minister on Wednesday amid allegations linking him to a transnational scam network in Cambodia, which he has strongly denied.
Myanmar scam centre raid sends hundreds fleeing to Thailand
AFP, Published on 23/10/2025
» Nearly 700 people have fled one of Myanmar’s most notorious scam centres and crossed into Thailand after a military raid on the compound, according to the governor of Tak province.
Scandal draws too close for comfort
News, Published on 23/10/2025
» Vorapak Tanyawong was hailed as a reliable and trusted financial guru by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul when he brought him in from the private sector to help run the economy as deputy finance minister.
Thai minister Vorapak resigns, denies scam links
Online Reporters, Published on 22/10/2025
» Deputy Finance Minister Vorapak Tanyawong announced his resignation on Wednesday, insisting he had no connection with transnational scam networks and vowing legal action against those spreading false information.
Minister on hot seat over scam reports
Bloomberg News and Online Reporters, Published on 21/10/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says he has asked Deputy Finance Minister Vorapak Tanyawong for a written response to allegations that he is linked to Southeast Asian scam networks.