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Thailand failing to curb scam gangs as elite take bribes: Watchdog chief
The Straits Times
|November 21, 2025
'Dark power, connections' behind networks mean only small operators get caught
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The head of Thailand's Anti-Corruption Organisation (ACT) has warned that the country's crackdown on scam networks and grey businesses is failing because the influential political and bureaucratic elite allegedly receive kickbacks and provide protection.
Dr Mana Nimitmongkol, chairman of the ACT, warned that Thailand continues to fail in its fight against scam syndicates, online gambling networks, grey businesses and money laundering because the country's most powerful figures are allegedly taking bribes and protecting criminal groups.
In a Facebook post on Nov 19, Dr Mana said the "dark power and connections" behind these networks mean the authorities end up catching only small operators, while the masterminds remain untouched.
He cited a growing number of scandals involving ministers, MPs, a former national police chief and more than 200 police officers linked to online gambling, narcotics trafficking, underground businesses and corruption.
Dit verhaal komt uit de November 21, 2025-editie van The Straits Times.
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