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Nationwide cyber police crackdown disrupts major China-backed cryptocurrency fraud operation

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A nationwide operation led by the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) successfully raided 29 key locations, effectively dismantling a large-scale China-backed cryptocurrency fraud call centre network. The CCIB seized considerable cash assets and a Rolls-Royce car. High-profile raids were orchestrated yesterday in three cities, Bangkok, Pathum Thani, and Chon Buri.

Although endorsed by the infamous Tak City director, the CCIB’s strategic action managed to seize cash of 4.4 million baht, 17 bank books, and 16 ATM and credit cards at a luxury condominium located right in the heart of Asoke-Rama 9 city district.

A young woman, 24 year old Mome Aye, a Burmese national, was arrested at the site. She was restrained under Khon Kaen Provincial Court warrant number 505/2023, dated yesterday, on charges of cryptocurrency fraud, collaborating to manipulate computer…

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