Immigration Office 3 officers launched a raid on a luxury villa in central Pattaya, arresting 25 Indian nationals linked to a major gambling website."777"Annual turnover exceeding 700 million baht.
The operation took place on 24 Mar 2026 GMT+7 under the direction of Police Lieutenant General Phanumas Boonlaksam, Commander of the Immigration Bureau, along with Police Major General Phantana Nuchnarat, Deputy Commander, and Police Major General Songprod Sirisukha, Commander of Immigration Office 3. They ordered the investigation team of the Investigation Division, Immigration Bureau 3, to raid a villa in Nong Prue Subdistrict, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi Province, after receiving a tip that it was being used as a base for an online gambling operation.
Upon inspection, the villa covered more than 2 rai and had tight security. The garage area was converted into a glass-walled office, fully concealed from outside view. When officers entered, they found 25 Indian men performing duties divided among marketing, accounting, and customer service administration.
Important evidence found on computers linked to a network of three major online gambling websites ending with "777." The average daily turnover was about 5.6 million Indian rupees, equivalent to approximately 700 million baht per year.
Additionally, officers seized over 80 items including computers, laptops, and mobile phones. Passport checks showed all suspects held tourist visas upon entering Thailand.
Initially, officers charged the suspects with being foreigners working without permits or beyond their authorized rights, then detained them for investigation at Nong Prue Police Station to proceed with legal action. Investigations will continue to trace involved Thai and foreign financiers.
