Myanmar’s military regime has issued a warrant for the arrest of Kyaw Lin, a Kawthaung-based businessman wanted in Thailand for his alleged involvement in illegal online gambling operations.
The warrant was issued on Wednesday, a week after Thai authorities named Kyaw Lin and 17 others as suspects in an ongoing investigation into a host of criminal activities that also include fraud, money laundering, and tax evasion.
Last week, Thailand’s Department of Special Investigation (DSI) raided 27 locations in Bangkok and Ranong—a southern Thai town located opposite Kawthaung—linked to Kyaw Lin and the others and seized weapons, jewellery, and other valuables.
Seven of the named suspects have also been arrested, while 11, including Kyaw Lin, remain at large.
Kyaw Lwin, also known as Sanga Kangval, is a Thai citizen and the alleged leader of an online fraud gang called Ko Fuk. In a statement, Myanmar’s. . .
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