Last Updated on October 20, 2026 by Jeff Tomas
CHIANG RAI – Police have successfully shut down a local illegal e-cigarettes and online gambling operation. Officers raided a house in the Mae Chan district after receiving a tip from an informant. The raid uncovered illegal goods and exposed clear ties to an online gambling network. This swift action aims to improve local community safety.
The major operation was guided by top regional police commanders. During the careful search, officers arrested a 33-year-old man named Wanchai and a 42-year-old woman named Pimpapassorn. Authorities easily found the pair inside the home with a large stash of illegal items. They immediately secured the scene to prevent any escape.
Key Takeaways
- Police seized 53 illegal e-cigarettes, 17 mobile phones, and 13 bank accounts during the raid.
- Both suspects admitted to managing money for illegal online gambling websites.
- One suspect faces additional charges after testing positive for illegal methamphetamine use.
Police thoroughly searched the property and seized 53 Saithub BAR9k e-cigarettes. They also confiscated 17 mobile phones, one laptop, and 13 bank deposit books. Six bank accounts belonged to Wanchai, while the other seven belonged to Pimpapassorn. This evidence pointed directly to a larger financial scheme.
Following the arrests, both suspects quickly confessed to the crimes. They told officers they ordered the e-cigarettes through the Line app to sell to local buyers. Furthermore, they admitted to opening the bank accounts specifically to process money for online gambling websites.
These bank accounts showed a massive amount of daily cash flow. This important discovery highlights the growing problem of cybercrime in the region.
Suspects Face Strict Legal Action
Meanwhile, officers noticed Wanchai acting strangely during the initial raid. They decided to conduct a drug test, which was later confirmed by the local hospital. The test results showed he had methamphetamine in his system. Consequently, he admitted to using illegal drugs in the past.
Police charged both suspects with allowing others to use their bank accounts for cybercrimes. Additionally, they face serious charges for hiding and selling illegally imported goods. Wanchai also received a separate charge for using illegal narcotics without permission.
Officers have taken both suspects and all the seized evidence to the Mae Chan Police Station. Investigators are now preparing the case for prosecution. Authorities hope this arrest will disrupt the local illegal gambling supply chain.
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