CHIANG RAI, Thailand — Police raided a rented home in Mueang District, Chiang Rai, on October 31 after local residents reported suspicious activity believed to be linked to a Chinese scam gang. Upon inspection, officers discovered four Chinese men allegedly operating a computer network connected to multiple internet routers, servers, and SIM boxes — devices commonly used in call-center scams and cybercrime.
Provincial Police Commander Pol. Maj. Gen. Manop Senakun and Investigation Chief Pol. Col. Phatsakorn Thawatchiangkul led the operation after receiving a tip that the suspects had been using an unusually high amount of electricity at the house, located in Rob Wiang Subdistrict.
When plainclothes officers approached the property, one of the men reportedly panicked and ran inside, prompting police to follow. Inside, they found three others working in front of computer screens surrounded by network equipment, servers, and dozens of mobile phones.
The suspects were identified as Mr. Yin Peng, Mr. Huang Jianjian, Mr. Luo Quanqing, and Mr. Huang Yuanping, all carrying valid passports but unable to communicate in Thai. Authorities are investigating their activities and coordinating with relevant agencies to determine whether the operation is linked to a wider transnational scam network.
