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Cyber Police Bust Major Gambling Network, Arrest Seven

Cyber police dismantled the Roll88 online gambling network, which had 20,000 members and 400 million baht in annual turnover. Seven suspects were arrested across six provinces for operating the site and handling financial transactions, while six others remain at large. All arrested individuals have confessed to charges including illegal online gambling and money laundering conspiracy.

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Cyber police raided and dismantled the "Roll88" major online gambling network, which had operated for over one year with more than 20,000 members and a combined betting turnover exceeding 400 million baht per year. Seven suspects were arrested while six others are being actively pursued.

On November 15, 2026, Pol. Maj. Gen. Tinakorn Rangmat, Deputy Commander of the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB), ordered Pol. Col. Kamonkrit Sukthai, Superintendent of Sub-Division 5, along with deputy superintendents Pol. Lt. Col. Bancha Srisuk, Pol. Lt. Col. Ekwirat Pongsoriphet, Pol. Lt. Col. Nattawut Chomchoei, Pol. Lt. Col. Thapakorn Numat, and Pol. Lt. Col. Kugiat Wongphan, Deputy Chief of Investigation Unit 2, Sub-Division 5, together with investigation officers, to execute arrest warrants issued by the Criminal Court against 13 suspects involved in the operation.

The investigation by Unit 2, Sub-Division 5 discovered the "ROLL88" website had over 20,000 members, had been operating for more than one year, with average monthly betting circulation of 30-40 million baht, totaling over 400 million baht annually. The site illicitly offered various online gambling services including foreign football betting, lottery, slots, baccarat, dragon tiger, sic bo, pok deng, and other gambling types.

Investigators gathered evidence and obtained court warrants for 13 individuals comprising three groups: corporate nominee account holders, front-end deposit-withdrawal accounts ("horse accounts"), and cash-out operators. Seven suspects have been apprehended: 1. Ms. Tham, 41, cash-out operator, arrested in Moo 9, Sattahip Subdistrict, Sattahip District, Chonburi. 2. Ms. Lao, 44, corporate nominee account holder, arrested in Tha Rahet Subdistrict, Mueang District, Suphan Buri. 3. Mr. Kham, 57, corporate nominee account holder, arrested in Moo 9, Soknakten Subdistrict, Phon District, Khon Kaen. 4. Ms. Yang, 40, front-end deposit account operator, arrested in Moo 4, Nong Prue Subdistrict, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi. 5. Ms. Phak, 53, front-end deposit-withdrawal account operator, arrested in Moo 5, Hin Kong Subdistrict, Mueang District, Ratchaburi. 6. Mrs. Li, 65, front-end deposit-withdrawal account operator, arrested in Moo 1, Sa Phang Subdistrict, Khao Yoi District, Phetchaburi. 7. Mr. Ne, 31, horse account operator, arrested in Ko Pha-ngan Subdistrict, Ko Pha-ngan District, Surat Thani.

The remaining six suspects are still being tracked. All arrested suspects have reportedly confessed. They face charges of jointly organizing or facilitating gambling via electronic media without permission, and conspiracy to commit money laundering with actual money laundering acts committed.

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