Thai cybercrime authorities have arrested a former Muay Thai champion accused of running a large-scale illegal gambling network that generated over THB100 million ($2.7 million) in proceeds.
According to local media reports, the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB), under the command of Police Major General Chatchapandhakan Klaiklueng, dismantled the network in a coordinated operation dubbed “Knock Out 100-Million Gambling Website.” The investigation targeted an online platform known as g2g69bet, which was reportedly processing extensive financial transactions consistent with organized gambling activity.
Authorities identified one of the key figures as Weerapong, also known as “Puenkon Tor Surat,” a former Muay Thai champion turned gambling site administrator. Following confirmation of his involvement, police obtained court-approved warrants for searches and arrests across multiple provinces. Raids were conducted simultaneously at nine locations, including residences in Saen Suk (Chonburi) and Lamphun province. The coordinated effort led to the arrest of eight suspects allegedly linked to the illegal operation.
Confiscated items included bank books, ATM cards, computers, and mobile phones believed to have been used to run the gambling site and process monetary transactions. Among the arrested were several individuals identified by their roles within the operation. Prawit, 27, reportedly handled cash flow; Thawatchai, 37, managed outgoing accounts; and Mutita, 22, was in charge of incoming funds. Two other suspects, Nareerak, 30, and Neramit, 23, were apprehended in Lamphun for running associated gambling platforms.
The suspects face multiple charges, including operating and promoting unauthorized online gambling and money laundering. The CCIB said that all seized assets and evidence have been turned over to investigators as the probe into the broader network continues.
