Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul on 9 April 2026 announced in a press briefing at the Anti-Money Laundering Office that Thai authorities had seized over 20 billion baht in assets linked to a major transnational cyber scam network.

The Prime Minister explained that the confiscation of assets was carried out in two phases, with the first phase covering 68 items worth 12 billion baht and the second one 34 items valued at 8.2 billion baht. The network of scammers includes Ms. Taengthai, Mr. Yim Leak, Mrs. Virinya, Mr. Ben Smith, and Ms. Katreeya and associates. 

Government Spokesperson Rachada Dhnadirek stated that the Government had included the prevention and suppression of technology-related crimes as part of the “national agenda,” in line with its policy statement delivered to the National Assembly.

She said that the policy on efforts to combat online fraud and money laundering aims to build confidence in Thailand’s legal and financial systems, both among the people and in the international community.

The Prime Minister thanked relevant agencies for their joint cooperation against online scam operations, leading to the confiscation of more than 20 billion baht in assets connected to the transnational scam network.

He instructed the Anti-Money Laundering Office and other relevant agencies to strictly enforce the law and implement measures focusing on “conduct, not identity." 

These agencies were also told to (1) protect victims’ rights through legal processes, ensuring that assets linked to scam operations are returned to compensate victims, (2) work together with the Royal Thai Police and the Securities and Exchange Commission to expand investigations into the assets linked to cyber scams, and (3) pursue further legal action against money laundering offenders.