BANGKOK, Thailand – The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) officially handed over assets seized in connection with an online gambling case involving the “Mae Mon” network to the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) for further action under the Money Laundering Act.
The seized assets, linked to the “Mae Mon” online gambling network, include 742 items worth over 500 million baht. These assets include 20 million baht in cash, luxury jewelry, gold, amulets, brand-name items, special license plates, and 19 vehicles ranging from luxury cars and supercars to vans and motorhomes.
Pol. Col. Thawee Sodsong, Minister of Justice, emphasized the importance of confiscating assets linked to criminal activities, noting that while criminals often fear arrest, they fear the seizure of their ill-gotten assets more. The case represents an ongoing effort to combat online crime by targeting illegal gambling websites and illegal financial networks. Authorities have already shut down online gambling sites and blocked “money mule” accounts used to transfer funds within the syndicate.
AMLO will now take charge of the investigation and ensure the assets are dealt with according to money laundering laws. (TNA)
