DSI forwarded indictment of 11 suspects involved in an online money laundering and gambling network operating through copyright-infringing websites, known as the ‘Thanthai’ group

DSI forwarded indictment of 11 suspects involved in an online money laundering and gambling network operating through copyright-infringing websites, known as the ‘Thanthai’ group

On Thursday, April 9, 2026, officials from the Bureau of Technology and Cyber Crime, Department of Special Investigation (DSI), forwarded special case file No. 64/2567 to public prosecutors at the Special Litigation Office to consider of prosecution against 11 suspects. The suspects are accused of jointly committing money laundering and jointly conspiring through an agreement between two or more persons to commit money laundering, with the offense as a result of such conspiracy. All of inquiry files are 39 cases, totaling 12,816 pages. At present, 4 accused have been arrested, while 7 remain at large.

The case traces back to the investigation of the Bureau of Technology and Cyber Crime that prosecuted for the predicate offence and expanded the financial trail investigation on the criminal group, which was found to be receiving money from unauthorized commercial use of copyrighted works, as well as providing for people to view and listen to films and foreign programs, for which fees or other benefits are charged. It caused over 4.5 billion baht in damages. In addition, it was also found that the network operated website hosting movies, TV programs and live football match from foreign countries, including embedded online gambling ads hidden in banners on many websites. Although general users can access the websites for free, links for VIP customers to access to special content, including pornography are available, as well as URL Redirect for persuading people into online gambling. Furthermore, mule accounts were used to receive transfers from these activities, resulting in a total circulation of over 10 billion baht in the system. Further investigation revealed that the suspect group operated with a systematic role division, linked together as a criminal network, used bank accounts to transfer and receive money, conversion of assets to conceal their origin and disguise the financial trail, and money laundering through digital asset trading.

 However, the DSI continues to track down and arrest the fugitives and expand the investigation to the masterminds both domestically and internationally. Police Major Yutthana Praedam, Director-General of the Department of Special Investigation, insisted the special case inquiry officials to intensify the expanded investigation to track down fugitives who fled the country and the masterminds both domestically and internationally. The operations should emphasize on integration with relevant organizations to ensure effective law enforcement.