“Chutiphong” reveals of Money-Laundering Crackdown on Grey Capital and Call Center Gangs

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On October 30, 2025, Mr. Chutiphong Pipoppinyo, Member of Parliament for the People's Party and Secretary of the National Security Commission, held an interview at the Parliament Building to discuss the investigation into a money laundering case involving Cambodian investors linked to a call centre gang in Thailand. The case involved Mr. Ben Smith and has impacted national security. Today's meeting, the Prime Minister, the Secretary-General of the Anti-Money Laundering Office, the Secretary-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission , the head of Kasikorn Bank, the Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police, the Commissioner-General of the Special Branch Police, and the Technology Crime Suppression and Prevention Committee were all invited to clarify the facts.

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Mr. Chutiphong stated that the agency has formed four subcommittees and implemented seven measures to address the issue, including victim support. Furthermore, the SEC has worked with the Bank of Thailand and the Anti-Money Laundering Office to prevent and combat crime. The SEC has already suspended 30,000 accounts worth 200 million baht and formed a special team to disseminate information and increase awareness. Initially, a ministerial regulation was published to provide guidance to business operators.

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Kasikornbank confirmed its strict cash laundering policy, clarifying that it did not trade with Mr. Ben Smith and that the business connection ended in August and September. Furthermore, the Special Branch Police Headquarters confirmed that Mr. Ben Smith has sought for Thai citizenship and is currently completing background investigations and income tax returns. The subject has been referred to the Ministry of the Interior for further assessment.

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The committee's recommendations include coordinating information with relevant reporting agencies, as well as submitting a letter to AMLO to investigate individuals who may be involved in transnational crime, determine if there are reasonable grounds for suspicion and take appropriate action.S

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