Cyber police from Division 2, Technology Crime Suppression Division 5, dismantled the "Roll88" major gambling network with an annual turnover exceeding 400 million baht. Arrest warrants were issued for 13 individuals involved; 7 have been arrested while the others remain at large in custody.
On 15 Nov 2026 GMT+7, Pol. Lt. Gen. Thinkorn Rangmat, Commander of the Technology Crime Suppression Division, along with Pol. Maj. Gen. Arut Saengchan, Deputy Commander, ordered Pol. Maj. Gen. Komkrit Sukthai, Commander of Division 5, Pol. Col. Bancha Srisuk, Deputy Commander of Division 5, Pol. Col. Ekavee Pongsroiphet, Deputy Commander of Division 5, Pol. Col. Nattawut Chomchoei, Deputy Commander of Division 5, Pol. Col. Thapakorn Numas, Deputy Commander of Division 5, Pol. Col. Kukkrit Wongpan, Commander of Division 2, Division 5, and Pol. Lt. Col. Chatchai Phakdisaksri, Deputy Commander of Division 2, Division 5, together with Pol. Lt. Col. Taweep Jantayana, Chief of Division 2, Division 5, and Pol. Lt. Col. Ekkritit Chantrawiwat, Chief of Division 2, Division 5, to lead a force with arrest warrants from the Criminal Court to conduct a major operation dismantling a large online gambling network with a combined turnover exceeding 400 million baht per year.
Pol. Lt. Gen. Thinkorn Rangmat said the investigation by Division 2, Division 5 revealed the website "Roll88" had over 20,000 members and had operated for more than one year. The site handled an average turnover of 30–40 million baht per month, totaling over 400 million baht annually. It illegally offered online gambling services including international football betting, lottery, slots, baccarat, dragon tiger, hi-lo, pok deng, and various other types of gambling.
The system allowed money transfers for online gambling via automatic bank account transactions. Withdrawals could be requested directly through the website. The site also had administrators to assist or act on its behalf, handling issues like registration problems, financial transactions, and providing guidance or encouragement to participate in online gambling on the platform.
Investigations revealed the gambling network had collaborators spread across many regions nationwide. Authorities gathered evidence and obtained arrest warrants from the Criminal Court for 13 individuals involved, including groups managing corporate shell accounts registered as company directors, groups managing customer deposit and withdrawal accounts on the website, and groups responsible for withdrawing money.
Seven individuals in the network have been apprehended: 1. Ms. Chatmanee Wongtham, 41, responsible for withdrawing money on the gambling site, arrested in Moo 9, Sattahip Subdistrict, Sattahip District, Chonburi Province; 2. Ms. Chanphen Onlao, 44, responsible for opening corporate accounts as company director, arrested in Tha Rahat Subdistrict, Mueang District, Suphanburi Province; 3. Mr. Patcharapol Taweekham, 57, responsible for opening corporate accounts as company director, arrested in Moo 9, Sokanokten Subdistrict, Phon District, Khon Kaen Province.
4. Ms. Korthip Hatyang, 40, acting as a deposit account handler on the website, arrested in Moo 4, Nong Prue Subdistrict, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi Province; 5. Ms. Chayanicha Swamiphak, 53, acting as a deposit and withdrawal account handler, arrested in Moo 5, Hinkong Subdistrict, Mueang District, Ratchaburi Province; 6. Mrs. Buhnga Chumpalee, 65, acting as a deposit and withdrawal account handler, arrested in Moo 1, Sraphang Subdistrict, Khao Yoi District, Phetchaburi Province; and 7. Mr. Lertchai Somkhaney, 31, acting as an account handler, arrested in Ko Pha-ngan Subdistrict, Ko Pha-ngan District, Surat Thani Province. The remaining six network members are still being sought. All initially confessed to the charges.
They face charges of "collaborating to organize gambling or using schemes to lure, advertise, or directly or indirectly encourage others to gamble via electronic media without official permission," and "conspiring with two or more persons to commit money laundering offenses," having committed money laundering due to the conspiracy and joint action. The suspects were taken into custody and transferred to investigators of Division 2, Division 5 for legal proceedings.