Kingpin of illegal online gambling network arrested in Thailand
Authorities in Thailand have arrested 32-year-old Pei Min Si, regarded as a key figure in the illegal gambling industry across Southeast Asia. He managed a network of 239 channels covering over 330,000 active participants across 31 provinces in China, marking a significant development in the fight against organized crime in the region.
According to investigations, since 2016 this criminal network has potentially generated revenue of around 410 million dollars, with a net profit of approximately 74.8 million dollars. To evade capture, the suspect used a so-called “golden passport” from the Caribbean nation of Saint Kitts and Nevis but was eventually identified using facial recognition technology.
During a special operation, authorities froze 102 assets worth more than 636 million dollars, including luxury cars and other valuable properties, highlighting the extensive scale of the illicit activities.
This move underscores the increasing international collaboration against cybercrime and illegal enterprises, which significantly impact the regional economy.
Therefore, Pei Min Si’s arrest sends a strong message to other organizers of illicit online gambling and paves the way for further arrests within the network.
