Fraudulent gambling site operator arrested in Nonthaburi, victims lose 500,000 baht

A gambling site administrator was arrested yesterday after he deceived people into playing and then prevented them from withdrawing their winnings. He was in charge of managing the fraudulent website, posting enticing advertisements, and finding mule accounts to receive fraudulent transfers from the victims.

His arrest, which took place in his residence in Nonthaburi province, was the result of a complaint from a distressed citizen who was defrauded of around 500,000 baht (US$13,763).

The police investigation revealed that 26 year old Surachai had fled to Nonthaburi after committing the offence. Upon gathering sufficient evidence, the police obtained a search warrant from the Nonthaburi Provincial Court.

During the search of his residence, Surachai was apprehended with 14 items of evidence including 11 bank account books, three ATM cards, a notebook,…