Thailand cracks down on cyberscam networks, seizing over $300 million in assets

theguardian.com

Thailand seized over $300 million in assets and issued 42 arrest warrants in a crackdown on regional cyberscam networks. The operation targets Chinese-Cambodian tycoon Chen Zhi, head of US-sanctioned Prince Group, and Cambodian nationals Kok An and Yim Leak, linked to transnational online fraud. This crackdown follows similar asset freezes in Hong Kong and Singapore, and US indictments against Chen Zhi for alleged involvement in scam compounds.


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