Thai police arrested a woman who opened 50 companies to launder money for call centers.

Thailand police continue a large-scale campaign against fraudulent call centers and money laundering. During a recent raid, the special crime suppression unit detained a woman who, according to the investigation, organized a network of 50 shell companies. As reported by Bangkok Post, the suspect started as an ordinary subordinate but over time became the "godmother" of nominee directors, registering firms to funnel funds obtained from telephone fraud. The investigation established that more than 100 million baht was laundered through these companies. The woman acted in collusion with Chinese groups that operated call centers in northern Thailand. Earlier, as reported by Thansettakij, police conducted a raid in Chiang Mai, detaining 18 Chinese citizens suspected of working for such centers. The operation is part of a broader "strike on fraudsters" campaign, during which hundreds of suspects have already been arrested. In addition to the "godmother's" arrest, police are actively pursuing owners of "mule accounts" — bank accounts used to transit stolen funds. In a recent case covered by Bangkok Post, the holder of such an account, through which millions of baht from call center victims passed, was arrested. Law enforcement emphasizes that using nominees and fictitious companies is standard practice for such groups. Authorities also warn about new deception schemes. In particular, police issued a warning about fraud using artificial intelligence, where criminals use AI to imitate the voices of relatives or bosses. As noted in a Bangkok Post article, scammers use "AI deceiving AI" technology to bypass bank security systems. Additionally, a scheme involving fake concert tickets, where victims were offered supposedly exclusive seats, has been uncovered. Simultaneously, police are pursuing a case against foreigner Benjamin Mauerberger, suspected of organizing large-scale fraud. According to Bangkok Post, his case is at the evidence-gathering stage. Raids also continue to arrest the children of prominent Cambodian businessman Kok An, who are suspected of involvement in illegal gambling and money laundering. Experts note that the scale of the call center problem in Thailand remains serious: thousands of people become victims annually, and damages amount to billions of baht. Police urge citizens to be vigilant and not to share personal data with strangers. In case of suspicious calls, it is recommended to immediately contact the police via hotline 191 or 1599. For readers: Do not share personal data or access codes with strangers. The police do not offer paid "quick" solutions for visas or money recovery — this is fraud.