Cyber Police Bust Udon Thani Gambling Ring, Arrest Four
Cyber Police raided four locations in Udon Thani city, arresting four suspects linked to the VIP.GT289TH3 online gambling network that had over 200,000 members and circulated more than 120 million baht annually. The suspects, aged 25 to 59, served as cash collectors, website administrators, and a bookkeeper. Police seized computers, phones, and financial evidence, and are pursuing additional accomplices while tracing assets for seizure.
Cyber Police dismantled an online gambling operation in central Udon Thani, arresting four suspects and uncovering more than 120 million baht in annual circulating funds. The suspects were handed over for legal proceedings.
On October 21, 2026, Pol. Maj. Gen. Tinakorn Rangmat, Deputy Commissioner of the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB), ordered Pol. Col. Kamonkrit Sukthai, Superintendent of CCIB Sub-Division 5, along with deputy superintendents Pol. Lt. Col. Bancha Srisuk, Pol. Lt. Col. Ekveer Pongsroi-phet, Pol. Lt. Col. Nattawut Chomchoei, Pol. Lt. Col. Thapakorn Nummak, Pol. Lt. Col. Krisda Mana-wongskul, Pol. Lt. Col. Suttichai Thianpho, and investigation officers to execute search warrants from the Udon Thani Provincial Court at four locations in Mueang Udon Thani District, Udon Thani Province. They apprehended four suspects who served as cash collectors, gambling website administrators, and bookkeepers for the VIP.GT289TH3 network, seizing evidence and tracing financial flows exceeding 120 million baht per year.
The investigation began when CCIB Sub-Division 5 officers discovered the VIP.GT289TH3 online gambling network had been secretly operating since late 2022, amassing over 200,000 registered players. Financial tracking revealed more than 10 million baht circulating monthly, or over 120 million baht annually. After gathering evidence, police obtained arrest warrants for five individuals involved in three roles: customer deposit-withdrawal agents, website administrators, and those withdrawing funds and benefiting from the operation.
Search warrants were then secured for four target locations:
Location 1: A rented room in Ban Luem Subdistrict, Mueang Udon Thani. Arrested: Mr. Chatrachai (surname withheld), 26, cash collector, under Criminal Court Arrest Warrant No. 5889/2026 dated September 30, 2026. Seized: computer with monitor, mobile phone, ATM cards, and clothing worn during the offense.
Location 2: A rented room in Mu Mon Subdistrict, Mueang Udon Thani. Arrested: Mr. Phongsathon (surname withheld), 25, website system administrator. Seized: computer and monitor related to the offense.
Location 3: A rented room in Mu Mon Subdistrict, Mueang Udon Thani. Arrested: Ms. Nirusrara (surname withheld), 26, website system administrator. Seized: computer and related equipment.
Location 4: A rented room in Nong Na Kham Subdistrict, Mueang Udon Thani. Arrested: Ms. Sawang (surname withheld), 59, bookkeeper, under Criminal Court Arrest Warrant No. 5885/2026 dated September 30, 2026.
Police are expanding the investigation to apprehend remaining accomplices and others potentially involved, while tracing financial assets for seizure and restraint under the law.
Initially, suspects were charged with operating unauthorized online gambling and money laundering. Some face additional charges of conspiracy to launder money and allowing others to use deposit or electronic accounts for criminal purposes.
