Thai Cyber Police Arrest 12 Suspects in World Cup Betting Probe Over Alleged $30 Million Monthly Gambling Network

Thailand’s Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) has arrested 12 individuals accused of operating an online gambling and money laundering network, following a series of coordinated raids in Bangkok, Samut Prakan and Tak provinces that resulted in the seizure and freezing of assets worth more than THB13 million ($388,000).

The arrests were announced during a press conference held at the CCIB headquarters in Muang Thong Thani on Monday, led by Deputy CCIB Commissioners Pol. Maj. Gen.

Chatchapantakan Klaikhlueng and Pol. Maj. Gen. Thinnakorn Rangmat.

Authorities said the operation, named “All Game End Game,” was launched against an online betting platform known as All Game 248, which allegedly provided illegal wagering services, including bets on the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, along with other gambling activities.

According to police investigators, the website had been operating for approximately 18 months and attracted a large number of users, including school students, university students and members of the wider public. Pol. Maj. Gen. Kritach Bamrungrattanayot, commander of CCIB Division 4, said an examination of the platform’s financial activity over the past three months revealed an estimated monthly turnover of around THB1 billion ($29.9 million).

Investigators alleged that the network used a complex system involving more than 200 mule bank accounts to conceal the movement of illegal gambling proceeds. Each of these accounts was reportedly handling transactions ranging from THB10 million ($299,000) to THB100 million ($3 million) every month, while more than 20 additional accounts were directly connected to the suspects.

Police said the operation relied on illegal payment gateway systems and used mule accounts registered under company names to disguise financial transactions. Investigators also alleged that foreign nationals were recruited as account holders in an attempt to avoid detection and complicate financial tracking. The network’s administrators were reportedly organized according to different regions to manage operations.

Authorities carried out search warrants at five locations, including two luxury residences in the Bangna-Trad area, a house in Muang Samut Prakan, a condominium in Samrong Nuea, a residence in the Prachautit area of Thung Khru district, and a house in Mae Sot district of Tak province near the Myanmar border.

During the searches, police discovered approximately THB3 million ($89,600) in cash, 20 bank passbooks and multiple electronic devices believed to be connected to the alleged operation. Authorities also froze an additional THB10 million ($299,000) held in bank accounts linked to the suspects.

One of those arrested was a 35-year-old former secretary to the president of a provincial administrative organization. Police said the man had previously been involved in an online investment fraud case. Investigators alleged that he acted as a key financial intermediary for the gambling network, converting cash proceeds into cryptocurrency before transferring funds to digital wallets controlled by senior members of the organization.

Police estimated that the former political aide was involved in cryptocurrency transfers worth at least THB500 million ($14.9 million) per month.

The 12 suspects arrested in the operation included the former political aide, three individuals accused of acting as cash couriers, three mule-account holders — including one Myanmar national — and five people who allegedly opened bank accounts under corporate names for use by the network.

Authorities said arrest warrants had been issued for 15 individuals in connection with the case, but three suspects remained at large.

The detained suspects are facing charges of jointly operating electronic gambling services without authorization, conspiracy to commit money laundering and money laundering. Police said they were working closely with the Anti-Money Laundering Office to track the movement of funds, identify additional assets connected to the network and freeze further financial resources.

Investigators are also continuing efforts to identify the alleged main beneficiaries behind the operation.

The crackdown is part of a nationwide campaign targeting illegal gambling activities linked to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The enforcement campaign is being carried out under the policy direction of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Justice Minister Pol. Lt. Gen.

Ruthaphon Naowarat, with Police Commissioner-General Pol. Gen. Kitrat Panphet ordering authorities to intensify operations against illegal betting networks across the country.

By fLEXI tEAM