The Justice Minister announced the launch of an operation to dismantle a money laundering network, conducting raids at 24 sites and seizing numerous assets. He revealed confidential information indicating that politicians and entertainment personalities are involved in the network.
On 16 June 2026, Police Lieutenant General Rutthaphol Naowarat, Minister of Justice, stated that following the government's and Prime Minister's policy to prioritize sustainable suppression of economic crimes, protection of citizens' financial assets, and building confidence in the country's economic and financial systems, the Ministry of Justice has been directed to enforce laws seriously, transparently, and fairly for all parties. He has ordered all affiliated agencies within the Ministry to accelerate efforts against such offenses, coordinating closely with relevant agencies.
Recently, the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) coordinated a major collaboration with four key agencies: the Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD) or Cyber Police, the Forensic Science Institute, the Ministry of Justice, and the Bank of Thailand (BOT). They launched a joint operation codenamed "Shutdown the laundering" to raid unauthorized foreign exchange (Forex) investment solicitation and trading networks. These networks were spread across 24 targeted locations in Bangkok, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Samut Prakan, and Samut Sakhon.
Based on in-depth investigations, officials estimate that this large-scale pyramid and money laundering network involves high-profile individuals, including well-known politicians and celebrities from the entertainment industry, who are linked to the benefits derived from this operation.
Police Lieutenant General Rutthaphol added that during this extensive raid, authorities seized assets worth a significant amount, including over 65 million baht in cash, five supercars, valuables such as gold bars, silver bars, jewelry, and numerous brand-name bags, firearms with ammunition, and technological equipment including hardware wallets for digital assets, computers, electronic devices, data servers, as well as important financial documents. More than 70 related bank accounts within the network have been frozen.
Meanwhile, the Department of Special Investigation is currently collecting evidence and expanding investigations based on the seized items and will summarize the operation's results for an official briefing to the media and public in due course.
In closing, the Justice Minister warned that any members of the public who have been victims of fraud by groups soliciting investment or trading in foreign exchange (Forex) through websites, applications, or were enticed into investments without receiving promised returns should come forward to file complaints or provide leads to the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) to initiate assistance and legal proceedings accordingly.