Police arrest three over Mae Sot mule-account office in Tak
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Cyber police arrested three men in Mae Sot, Tak province, and announced it on 7 Nov. Officers found 40 phones loaded with banking apps meant for scam and online gambling groups. Police said the group paid people 8,000 to 10,000 baht each to open accounts.
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Why it matters
Thai law punishes anyone who arranges or brokers the sale, rental or lending of bank accounts with two to five years in prison, a fine of 200,000 to 500,000 baht, or both. Letting others use your account can bring up to three years.
What's next
Police handed the three men to investigators at Mae Sot Police Station for further legal action.
Key dates
- 7 NovCyber police announced the arrest of three men over a mule-account office in Mae Sot, Tak province.
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