The DSI has concluded the case files and sent them to prosecutors concerning 'Thanthai and 10 others' in a money laundering case linked to illegal movie streaming and online gambling websites, with damages exceeding 4.5 billion baht. Meanwhile, 'Thanthai' and 6 others remain fugitives.
In a case where the Criminal Court approved arrest warrants for Mr. Thanthai Narongkool, CEO of Titan Capital Group Holdings Co., Ltd., and others, following a petition by investigators from the Department of Special Investigation (DSI). The special case number 64/2567 involves charges of conspiracy by two or more persons to commit money laundering, with actual money laundering offenses committed due to the conspiracy linked to illegal movie streaming and online gambling websites.
The court considered that the suspects were likely to have committed criminal offenses punishable by imprisonment exceeding three years. Additionally, there was reasonable cause to believe they might flee and had no fixed residence. Therefore, investigators were authorized to arrest them within the 15-year statute of limitations.
Subsequently, on 26 Jan 2026, the DSI held a press conference on the results of targeted raids at eight locations across Bangkok, Lampang, Tak, Phitsanulok, Samut Prakan, and Chonburi. They succeeded in arresting four suspects out of seven.
Currently, efforts continue to apprehend key suspects, including Mr. Thanthai Narongkool and an administrator. Several seized assets related to the offenses include women's handbags branded Goyard and Louis Vuitton, an Ironman robot figure, and art toys, as previously reported.
Most recently, on 10 Apr 2026, reporters were informed that on 9 Apr, the special case investigation team from the Technology and Information Division of the DSI finalized and submitted case number 64/2567 to the Special Prosecutor's Office. The prosecution will consider charging 11 suspects with conspiracy to commit money laundering and actual money laundering offenses due to conspiracy. The case file comprises 39 folders totaling 12,816 pages. So far, four suspects have been arrested, while seven remain fugitives, including Mr. Thanthai Narongkool.
This case originated from investigations by the Technology and Information Division, which pursued the base offenses and expanded financial tracing of the offenders. They discovered transfers of money derived from copyright infringements of others’ works used commercially without authorization. Moreover, the suspects organized services for the public to watch or listen to movies and foreign programs by charging fees or other benefits, causing damages exceeding 4.5 billion baht.
Furthermore, the special investigation team found that the network operated websites providing online movies, television shows, and live broadcasts of foreign football matches. They also concealed online gambling websites through banner advertisements on several sites. Although general users could access the content free of charge, links directed VIP customers to special content, including pornographic material. Advertisements for online gambling were embedded as banners and automatic URL redirects to entice the public into online gambling.
They also used 'mule' accounts to receive money from these activities, resulting in over 10 billion baht circulating within the system. Further investigations revealed that the suspects worked systematically in a criminal network, using bank accounts to transfer and receive money, converting assets to conceal origins and obscure financial trails. Money laundering was also conducted through digital asset trading.
The DSI continues to pursue fugitives and expand investigations to those behind the scenes both domestically and internationally. Police Colonel Yutthana Praedam, Director-General of the DSI, instructed investigators to intensify investigations and tracking of fugitives abroad and key figures behind the operations, emphasizing collaboration with relevant agencies to ensure effective law enforcement.