Cyber Police Invite Ben Apa-che to Aid Illegal Loan App Crackdown
Thailand's Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau has invited influencer Ben Apa-che to provide additional information as part of a nationwide crackdown on fraudulent loan apps and illegal lending networks. Police are tracing financial trails and mule accounts to identify masterminds behind the schemes, which have caused widespread public harm. The operation follows direct orders from the National Police Chief for intensive, continuous suppression efforts.
On November 13, 2026, Pol. Maj. Gen. Thinakorn Rangmat, Commissioner of the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB), stated that he has ordered all subordinate command divisions to accelerate investigations to sweep away loan applications hiding fraud, as well as off-system lending networks causing widespread public alarm. This follows a directive from National Police Chief Pol. Gen. Somnuan Nuanmuang for all units to conduct intensive, continuous targeted operations. Previous crackdowns have yielded concrete arrests. Regarding Ben Apa-che, if the individual wishes to provide further information, they can visit the CCIB headquarters at Government Complex Building B (Building 1). The information will be verified and used to expand the investigation. Meanwhile, investigation teams have been ordered to urgently trace financial paths, examine related accounts — including mule accounts and those acting as money receivers — to reach the perpetrators and accomplices behind the scenes. Authorities are seriously proceeding to sweep away online loan fraud gangs to prevent recurrence and further harm to the public.
