A Chinese national was arrested in Pattaya on May 27, 2025, on suspicion of laundering money linked to call center fraud operations. Authorities seized assets valued at over 9 million baht during the raid, including luxury items and both Thai and Chinese currency.
The arrest took place at a condominium in Bang Lamung District, Chonburi Province. The suspect, identified as Mr. Li, 30, was taken into custody by officers from the Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD). He faces multiple charges, including participation in a secret society, fraud through impersonation, inputting false information into a computer system, and money laundering.
Police launched the investigation after receiving a complaint from a victim who was misled via a fake Facebook page claiming to be a second-hand goods marketplace. Authorities traced the financial transactions and discovered that funds had been withdrawn from a mule account in Pattaya and eventually transferred to a Chinese national.
Mr. Li, who entered Thailand on a tourist visa, was found in possession of 35 items of evidence, including cash in multiple currencies, luxury vehicles, branded handbags, and accessories. Investigators also uncovered that the suspect had registered a business in Thailand and was preparing to open a legal service firm catering to Chinese nationals.
During initial questioning, Mr. Li denied all charges, stating that the funds in question were sent by a friend in China in exchange for digital currency, which he later transferred to a specified crypto wallet. Police stated they would continue the investigation to determine the full extent of the network and identify additional individuals involved.
