Raids Target Kok An’s Family
Seven Locations Searched
On July 15, 2025, Thai Cyber Crime Police conducted raids across seven locations in Bangkok and Sa Kaeo, targeting the children of Cambodian casino owner Kok An, a suspected financier of a transnational scam network. The operation, led by Pol Gen Thatchai Peetaneelabut of the Action Taskforce for Information Technology Crime Suppression, aimed to apprehend Kok An’s daughters, Juree Khlongkijjakol and Phu Chelin, and son, Kittisak, who face arrest warrants for their alleged roles in the illicit operations.
Evidence of Transnational Crime
Criminal Court Approves Warrants
The Criminal Court issued search warrants for properties linked to Kok An’s scam network, which operates from Poipet, Cambodia, using high-rise buildings like a 25-storey tower to run fraudulent call centers. Arrest warrants for Kok An’s children were approved on July 14, accusing them of involvement in transnational crime, including money laundering through mule accounts. The raids follow earlier operations on July 8, where assets worth over 1.1 billion baht were seized, signaling a major crackdown on the network.
Sa Kaeo Properties Investigated
Local Connections Uncovered
In Sa Kaeo, police searched two residences in Aranyaprathet and Taphraya districts, owned by women identified as Amphon and Wannida, respectively. These individuals are believed to be part of the management team for a Poipet-based scam operation led by Juree. The proximity of Sa Kaeo to Cambodia’s border underscores the cross-border nature of the network, with properties serving as fronts for laundering illicit funds and facilitating scam activities.
Bangkok Raids Focus on Family Assets
Luxury Homes and Businesses Searched
In Bangkok, authorities targeted two residences in Prawet district, one registered to Juree and her brother Kittisak, and another owned by Phu Chelin. Additionally, police searched two company premises—Breadcrumb Co Ltd in Seacon Square and CC Development TH Co Ltd in Bang Phlat—both linked to Juree. A room on the 47th floor of the Empire Tower in Sathon, used by Phu Chelin as an office, was also raided, revealing the extent of the family’s operations.
Suspicions Over Thai ID Cards
Interior Ministry Probes Legitimacy
The investigation revealed that Kok An’s children, despite being Cambodian nationals, hold Thai ID cards, raising suspicions of fraudulent acquisition. The Department of Provincial Administration under the Interior Ministry has launched a probe to determine if officials facilitated these irregularities. This development highlights potential vulnerabilities in Thailand’s identification system, exploited by the scam network to operate domestically.
Broader Crackdown on Scam Operations
Collaboration with International Agencies
Thai police are intensifying efforts to dismantle Kok An’s network, with plans to request an Interpol Red Notice to apprehend the fugitive tycoon, who is believed to have fled Thailand. The raids uncovered luxury assets, including seven safes from Phu Chelin’s residence, and are part of a broader strategy to seize over 1.1 billion baht in assets to compensate victims. Authorities are also coordinating with the FBI to expand the investigation, emphasizing Thailand’s commitment to combating transnational cybercrime.
