Former muay thai champion arrested for allegedly running online gambling network in Thailand

Police say the platform handled over US$2.7m in illegal bets.

Thailand.- The Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) has confirmed the arrest of Weerapong, a former muay thai champion known as Puenkon Tor Surat, after an investigation into the gambling website g2g69bet. The platform reportedly processed more than THB100m (US$2.7m) in illegal wagers over three years.

The operation involved simultaneous raids at nine locations in Chonburi and Lamphun provinces. Police arrested eight suspects, including alleged website administrators, cash handlers, and account operators, seizing mobile phones, bank books, ATM cards, computers and other financial records.

During questioning, Weerapong, once a Super Flyweight 115-pound titleholder and winner of the 2016 National Muay Thai Day Best Boxer of the Year award, reportedly admitted to managing the platform for more than three years. He told police the venture had begun as a side business but eventually became his main source of income after his sporting career declined.

All suspects face charges of operating and promoting online gambling without authorisation, as well as money laundering. The CCIB confirmed that seized assets and evidence have been transferred, with investigators continuing to trace additional financial links.

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Police say the platform handled over US$2.7m in illegal bets. Thailand.- The Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) has confirmed the arrest of Weerapong, a former muay thai champion known as…