In Pattaya, a Chinese boss of scammers has been arrested for money laundering amounting to 8.

In Pattaya, a Chinese kingpin of fraudsters was arrested for allegedly leading a group involved in internet scams that laundered over 8.8 million baht. According to Thairath.co.th, the operation took place in one of the city's luxurious condominiums.

The leader of the group was apprehended while attempting to evade justice and hide in a residential complex. Thairath.co.th reported that the arrest operation was carried out by Pattaya police.

During the search of the condominium, documents and equipment used by the fraudsters were seized. According to Thairath.co.th, the detained Chinese national was the leader of a group engaged in internet money laundering.

The group consisted of several members operating in Pattaya and other regions of Thailand. Police conducted a thorough search of the condominium where the Chinese kingpin of fraudsters was found.

During the operation, documents, bank cards, and other items potentially related to the criminal activities of the group were seized. Thairath.co.th reported that the detained individual would be handed over to the court for trial.

The police continue to investigate and establish all the circumstances of the crime. A verdict is expected in this case in the near future.

At present, the Chinese kingpin of fraudsters is in custody; his lawyers will represent his interests during the judicial proceedings.