BURIRAM – Thai police have detained a 36-year-old Cambodian national suspected of espionage after discovering military uniforms and a homemade firearm during a raid in Buriram province. The suspect, identified only as Win, was found in possession of multiple uniforms—including one bearing insignia from a Cambodian elite security unit formerly tasked with protecting ex-Prime Minister Hun Sen.

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Investigators uncovered that Win had used four different identities across official documents, including military records, a passport, national ID card, and work permit. Despite claiming to have left military service years ago, authorities allege he illegally crossed into Thailand in mid-July 2025 and had been residing in his Thai wife’s hometown.

A forensic examination of Win’s phone revealed photos of him in military gear posing with what appeared to be military-grade weapons, raising suspicions of intelligence-gathering activities. Police suspect he may have been relaying sensitive information to Cambodian officials.

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Win currently faces charges of illegal firearm possession and unauthorized entry, with additional national security-related charges under consideration as the investigation continues.

The arrest comes amid heightened tensions along the Thai-Cambodian border, where recent clashes have fueled concerns over cross-border security threats. Authorities have not disclosed whether Win’s activities were linked to ongoing military disputes.

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Further updates are expected as Thai intelligence agencies deepen their probe into the suspect’s alleged connections.

-Thailand News (TN)