Thai cyber police arrest five in operation against alleged online gambling network

Investigators say the platform generated more than THB20m (US$610,000) in monthly transactions.

Thailand.- Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau says it has dismantled a major online gambling network operating under the name Argus99ss. Investigators say the platform generated more than THB20m (US$610,000) in monthly transactions, equivalent to roughly THB240m (US$7.3m) annually. The website reportedly attracted more than 20,000 users and offered online slots, football betting, baccarat, underground lotteries and card games.

Authorities said the operation used automated banking systems allowing instant deposits and withdrawals, while customer service staff promoted the platform and assisted players around the clock. Police traced funds to a group operating in Bangkok and the province of Phitsanulok. Five suspects were arrested during coordinated raids, including an alleged financial manager accused of transferring funds through payment gateways to conceal the origin of the money.

Thai authorities said the network used mule accounts to move gambling proceeds and obscure the identities of the operation’s organisers. All suspects face charges related to illegal gambling and conspiracy to commit money laundering.

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Investigators say the platform generated more than THB20m (US$610,000) in monthly transactions. Thailand.- Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau says it has dismantled a major online gambling network operating under the name Argus99ss. Investigators say the platform generated more than THB20m (US$610,000) in monthly transactions, equivalent to roughly THB240m (US$7.3m) annually. The website reportedly attracted more than…