Police apprehended six people suspected of being involved in call centre scams and the illegal trade of firearms. The Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) announced the arrest on Tuesday, December 10, indicating possible connections between the suspects and insurgency financing in Thailand’s southern regions.
The arrests took place on December 10 in Songkhla and Yala provinces following numerous complaints related to an online investment scam. According to CCIB acting chief, Trairong Phiewphan, the suspects allegedly contacted random individuals, promising a staggering 1,000% return on investment.
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Source: Thaiger News
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