BANGKOK — In a recent case where police seized 2,580 illegal sex toys across 3 provinces, 9 suspects were arrested, including 2 Laotian nationals.
The Anti-Trafficking in Persons Division (ATPD) expanded their investigation from an earlier arrest involving the exploitation of minors under 18 for pornographic content. The suspects used sex toys to attract attention before selling clips on Telegram and illegal websites.
This group established private channels to distribute pornographic media, including child exploitation material. They also illegally sold sex toys and illicit aphrodisiacs. The group had over 90,000 members, including foreign participants.
Police Major General Saruti Khwaengsopha, commander of ATPD, stated that on October 10th, police arrested 9 suspects in 5 locations across 3 provinces: 3 in Bangkok, 1 in Nakhon Pathom, and 1 in Chonburi. They seized 2,580 illegal sex toys, 66 computers and mobile phones used in the crimes.
The suspects include: Ms. Suchada (26), Mr. Anon (25), Miss Dokkeo (32, Laotian), Mr. Mongkol (40), Mr. Niksanh (30, Laotian), Mr. Chaiwat (31), Mr. Sukho (30), Mr. Ekkarat (29), and Mr. Wuttipong (25).
All confessed to operating illegal websites and Telegram groups to advertise sex toys for over 2 years, earning 100,000-200,000 baht monthly, with millions in circulation.
The suspects were charged with producing and distributing obscene materials, possession of child exploitation material, importing illegal data into computer systems, and working without permits for foreigners.
The most severe charge, possession of child exploitation material, carries a maximum sentence of 5 years imprisonment and/or a 100,000 baht fine. Distribution of such material can result in up to 7 years imprisonment and/or a 140,000 baht fine.
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