Thread: Over 4,000 people arrested for allegedly betting on World Cup soccer games in 10 days

BANGKOK, 23 June 2018 – More than 4,000 people have been arrested on charges of gambling on World Cup soccer games in 10 days after the world tournament in Russia kicked off.

Deputy Police Spokesman Pol Col Kritsana Pattanacharoen revealed the number of alleged gamblers on World Cup soccer matches during 14-22 June 2018 has reached 4,067. Of that total, 3,719 were alleged as gamblers, 79 as messengers, 188 as touts, 31 as online hosts, and 50 as online gamblers, with some 4.2 million baht in cash and a total of 11 million baht in combined betting value.

The deputy spokesman said the police have conducted regular patrols at venues suspected to host the World Cup gambling, such as bars, clubs, and internet cafes, as well as being on high alert for money-related crimes and thefts, especially at banks, gold shops, convenience stores, and ATM units.

The Technology Crime Suppression Division and the Technological Support Division were instructed to monitor any online violations, and to prosecute those involved with betting on soccer games as well as those who might possibly involved behind the scenes. The Anti-Money Laundering Office was instructed to investigate into assets involved as well as confiscate them according to the anti-money laundering law.


National News Bureau Of Thailand | Over 4,000 people arrested for allegedly betting on World Cup soccer games in 10 days

After the crowing each time they mount a raid to pick up a few gamblers, just wondering how our glorious leaders will justify Thailand's first legal casino.

World Cup gambling results in over 6,500 arrests so far

BANGKOK, 26th June 2018 (NNT) – Police report making over 6,500 arrests in connection with betting on the World Cup. They report seizing over 28 million baht in gambling money since the start of the football tournament on June 14.

Deputy Commander of the Royal Thai Police, Pol Gen Chalermkiat Sriworakarn reported that police efforts to suppress betting on the outcome of World Cup 2018 have resulted in over 6,500 arrests. Of the detainments, more than 250 were bookies and over 28 million baht was seized. The Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) has been called on to follow money trails for further arrests. Both betting venues and online websites were found over the course of the sweep with some operating from abroad.

The Ministry of a Digital Economy and Society, National Broadcast and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) and Technology Crime Division have been tasked with dealing with betting websites and have been able to secure court orders for several site closures. No civil servants, influential individuals or youths were found during the sweep but police report discovering minors entering game stores in the northeast and have called for stricter control by store operators. Children under the age of 18 are allowed no more than three hours in game stores, and are not allowed to enter between the hours of 10pm and 4am.


National News Bureau Of Thailand | World Cup gambling results in over 6,500 arrests so far