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Thai Police Arrest Suspect in Major Illegal Crypto-Laundering Operation
Authorities have apprehended a 29-year-old man linked to a criminal network accused of laundering over 54 million baht through illicit cryptocurrency exchanges.
On August 6, 2026, police from the Metropolitan Police Division 8 arrested 29-year-old Mr. Kwangchang Sae-Sue in Bangkok, according to a report by Khaosod Online. The arrest follows a six-month investigation into a criminal network allegedly involved in converting illicit cash—referred to as 'horse stable' money—into cryptocurrency to be transferred to overseas operators in China.
Mr. Sae-Sue was apprehended based on an arrest warrant issued by the Thonburi Criminal Court on May 11, 2026, on charges including membership in a secret society, criminal association, and money laundering. During the arrest, officers seized 500,000 baht in cash and two mobile phones containing evidence of illegal USDT transactions. Authorities estimate the total circulation of funds within this operation to be at least 54 million baht.
For residents and travelers, this case highlights ongoing efforts by Thai law enforcement to dismantle transnational criminal syndicates operating within the country. While the suspect is currently in custody, the full extent of the network and the identities of the 'big bosses' in China remain under investigation. It is important to note that this information is based on police reports and court warrants; the legal proceedings are ongoing, and the final judicial determination regarding the suspect's guilt has yet to be reached.
Translated from Thai.
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