Thai police are fighting international crime groups. They have taken money and property worth over $300 million. Police also want to arrest many people. This big operation targets criminal networks. These groups are accused of online scams and human trafficking.
The Thai Central Investigation Bureau leads this action. It is a major blow to cyber scam operations. Authorities have frozen assets worth over 10 billion baht. They seized shares in an energy company. This shows the criminals' strong financial power.
Police say this operation hits the criminals' money. Investigators found many people involved. A businessman named Chen Zhi is one of them. He leads a group called Prince Group. Financial links connect Chen Zhi to the scam operations.
These criminal groups often work from border areas. They use forced labor in "scam centers." Workers cheat people with fake investments. The recent raids aim to stop these illegal activities.
Thai courts have approved arrest warrants for 42 people. Police have arrested 29 of them. However, the main leaders are still free. This shows how hard it is to prosecute international crimes.
This crackdown has big effects. Taking away money stops the groups from operating. It also shows better cooperation in the region. However, cyber scams are very profitable. So, these networks may be hard to stop completely. This operation fights crime that hurts the region. It is an important victory, but the challenge continues.