PATTAYA – Authorities have dismantled a major transnational criminal syndicate operating out of Pattaya following the arrest of a Chinese national and two Thai accomplices, police announced on Monday.

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Pattaya Police Chief Pol Col Anek Sathongyu revealed that investigators had been monitoring the group’s suspicious activities before moving in with concrete evidence of their illegal operations. The crackdown began with the apprehension of 29-year-old Chinese suspect Ju Jia Gen under a warrant issued by the Pattaya Criminal Court.

The arrest of a Chinese national and two Thais has brought down a major transnational criminal network operating from this tourist city of Pattaya, police said on Monday.

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During the raid, officers confiscated multiple mobile phones, several vehicles, and 900,000 baht in cash—all suspected to be proceeds from fraudulent activities. The investigation quickly expanded, leading to the arrests of two Thai nationals: 20-year-old Onraphan and 22-year-old Puwanart, both of whom allegedly confessed to their roles in the scam network.

Pol Col Anek emphasized that this operation successfully disrupted a sophisticated transnational crime ring that had been using Thailand as its operational hub. Authorities are now scrutinizing both domestic and international financial transactions linked to the group, with further arrests expected as the probe continues.

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The case highlights ongoing efforts by Thai law enforcement to combat cross-border organized crime, particularly scams targeting victims abroad while operating from Thai soil. Police have urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious financial activities to authorities.

-Thailand News (TN) Additional reporting by Crime Suppression Division