Cyber Police Raid Homes in Two Provinces, Arrest Youth Over Data Theft

The Cyber Crime Investigation Division raided target addresses in Phrae and Pathum Thani provinces, arresting a youth suspect after tracing IP activity linked to stolen personal data being sold on the dark web, with evidence pointing to additional suspects. On August 13, 2025, Pachon Anantsil, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society, filed an official complaint with police to investigate personal data leaks originating from the Department of Land Transport and Department of Internal Administration systems. Initial investigation identified suspicious IP addresses displaying abnormal data-search behavior from three user accounts: Bangkok Noi District Office, Expressway Authority of Thailand, and Surasee Force. The Transport Ministry suspended access for all three agencies and coordinated with cyber police to examine accounts that queried VIP information, while all connected agencies reset passwords across the Department of Land Transport's e-Service system to prevent further damage. Police leadership assigned a dedicated task force to handle the case, with Deputy Commander Thinkorn Rangmatyai as investigation head. Officers questioned relevant staff and IT personnel from both agencies to trace system access patterns and unauthorized entry points. Investigators determined the perpetrators did not directly breach the database but instead hacked user accounts with system access, then extracted data and sold it through Dark Web, Telegram, or Discord platforms after using VIP information to verify authenticity. The task force traced the origin of suspicious IP addresses to Phrae and Pathum Thani provinces, obtained search warrants, and raided residences in both areas, bringing in the youth suspect for questioning. Initial findings and IT evidence recovered during the search indicated the suspect's involvement in the crime and will lead to charges against other participants.