SA KAEO — 1 May 2026, Thai police arrested three suspects wanted on outstanding warrants after receiving Thai nationals repatriated from Cambodia, where authorities dismantled a 13-storey scam operation.
On the evening of 30 April, officers received the returnees, A total of 635 Thais, and conducted detailed background and warrant checks. Several wanted suspects were found among the group and were arrested immediately. Others with possible links to criminal cases were separated for further screening, including checks on cross-border travel and their activities in Cambodia.
The operation was overseen by Pol. Maj. Gen. Thitthawat Suriyachai, deputy commander of Provincial Police Region 2, and Pol. Maj. Gen. Thaworn Dulyawit, chief of Sa Kaeo provincial police, along with relevant officers. Investigators from Khlong Luek police station arrested three suspects:
- Sitthichok, also known as “May”, 35, wanted by the Criminal Court on serious charges including premeditated murder, attempted murder, armed night-time trespass, criminal association and carrying weapons in public, was sent to the Criminal Court.
- Benjawan, 29, wanted by Sa Kaeo Provincial Court on an embezzlement charge, was sent to the provincial court.
- Phuwadol, 29, wanted by the Criminal Court for jointly organising illegal online gambling and money laundering, was sent to the Criminal Court.
Authorities said they are continuing to screen and question other returnees to expand the investigation into related networks.