Police raids uncover gambling network tied to Thai actress’ husband

A luxury home belonging to the husband of Thai actress Yardthip Rajpal was among 17 locations raided by the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) police and police commandos in Bangkok and surrounding provinces today. The raids were part of a crackdown on suspected online gambling networks.

Phuket hotelier and businessman Mek Rama, who owns the targeted home in Soi Yothin Patthana in Bang Kapi district, Bangkok, was present during the raid. The police team searched the house, which contained a secret room with a large safe storing valuable items. Assets worth approximately 1 billion baht, including a Ferrari, a BMW, and three vans, were seized from Mek, reported Bangkok Post.

The businessman was apprehended under an arrest warrant for colluding in online gambling operations and committing offences under the Anti-Money Laundering Act. He was taken…