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Cambodia Call Center Gang Linked to Organ Trafficking

Cambodia Call Center Gang Linked to Organ Trafficking

Matichon•General•17d ago

Reader Briefing

Thailand and the US are collaborating to dismantle a major cross-border call center operation in O'Semeth, Cambodia, potentially linked to organ trafficking.

  • •Thailand and the US have partnered to target transnational call center gangs operating in O'Semeth, Cambodia.
  • •The O'Semeth operation is a large call center network with over 10,000 members and is suspected to be involved in organ trafficking due to the presence of medical facilities.
  • •This collaboration aims to combat human trafficking, forced labor, and cyber scams affecting victims in over 40 countries.

Overview

  • •On May 8, a joint announcement was made by Thai and US officials regarding the O'Semeth operation.
  • •A delegation from Thailand visited the US between April 21 and April 25 to discuss enhanced cooperation.
  • •Thailand and the US are collaborating to suppress transnational call center gangs.
  • •The O'Semeth call center in Cambodia is identified as a major regional network with over 10,000 involved individuals.
  • •Within the O'Semeth facility, 'holding cells,' torture sites, an operating room, and surgical equipment were discovered.
  • •The presence of medical equipment leads Thailand and the US to suspect a link to human organ trafficking.
  • •The investigation into potential organ trafficking at O'Semeth is ongoing.
  • •Pol. Gen. Thatchai Pitaneelaboot stated that the O'Semeth O'Semeth gang might be linked to human organ trafficking.

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Key Quotes

Pol. Gen. Thatchai Pitaneelaboot
"Information on the O'Semeth gang, one of the region's largest call center networks with over 10,000 people involved, revealing 'holding cells,' forced labor, torture, an operating room, X-ray machines, and obstetrics equipment, leading Thailand and the US to suspect links to human organ trafficking."
ข้อมูลแก๊งโอร์เสม็ด ซึ่งถือเป็นเครือข่ายคอลเซ็นเตอร์ขนาดใหญ่ที่สุดแห่งหนึ่งในภูมิภาค มีคนเกี่ยวข้องมากกว่า 10,000 คน โดยภายในพื้นที่พบ “ห้องควบคุมตัว” สถานที่บังคับใช้แรงงานและทรมานผู้คน รวมถึงห้องผ่าตัด เครื่องเอกซเรย์ และอุปกรณ์ทางสูตินรีเวช ทำให้ทั้งไทยและสหรัฐตั้งข้อสงสัยว่าอาจเชื่อมโยงกับขบวนการค้าอวัยวะมนุษย์

Key Entities

Place

O'Semeth Call Center Gang, Cambodia(ศูนย์แก๊งคอลฯโอร์เสม็ด กัมพูชา)
A major transnational call center operation located in O'Semeth, Cambodia, with over 10,000 members and suspected links to organ trafficking.
United States of America(สหรัฐอเมริกา)ℹ️
The country collaborating with Thailand to combat transnational crime, including call center gangs and human trafficking.
Cambodia(กัมพูชา)ℹ️
The country where a large call center gang network, suspected of organ trafficking, is operating.
Myanmar(เมียนมา)ℹ️
A country in Southeast Asia where call center gangs operate, as mentioned in discussions between Thailand and the US.
Laos(ลาว)ℹ️
A country in Southeast Asia where call center gangs operate, as mentioned in discussions between Thailand and the US.
Taiwan(ไต้หวัน)ℹ️
A nation whose citizens have been victims of being lured to work for call center gangs in neighboring countries.
Japan(ญี่ปุ่น)ℹ️
A nation whose citizens have been victims of being lured to work for call center gangs in neighboring countries.

Person

Pol. Gen. Thatchai Pitaneelaboot(พล.ต.อ.ธัชชัย ปิตะนีละบุตร)
Deputy Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police and Director of the Anti-Human Trafficking Center, involved in announcing findings about the O'Semeth call center.
Mrs. Hathai Kuskul(นางหัทยา คูสกุล)
Director-General of the Department of American and South Pacific Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, who discussed Thailand's human trafficking status with the US.

Organization

Thailand-US(ไทย-สหรัฐ)
The collaborative partnership between Thailand and the United States in combating transnational crime, including call center gangs and human trafficking.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs(กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ)ℹ️
The Thai government ministry involved in international relations and discussions on human trafficking, represented by Mrs. Hathai Kuskul.
Ministry of Labour(กระทรวงแรงงาน)ℹ️
The Thai government ministry involved in labor issues and discussions on forced labor and human trafficking.
Royal Thai Police(สำนักงานตำรวจแห่งชาติ)ℹ️
The national police agency of Thailand, actively involved in combating transnational crime and announcing results of joint operations.
FBI(เอฟบีไอ)ℹ️
The Federal Bureau of Investigation, a global organization with which Thailand's Royal Thai Police will exchange information via the SHIELD system.
INTERPOL(ตำรวจสากล)ℹ️
The International Criminal Police Organization, with which Thailand's Royal Thai Police will exchange information via the SHIELD system.
Embassy of Brazil(สถานทูตบราซิล)
Provided information that at least 30 Brazilian nationals were lured to work in Cambodia.

Law

New Act(พ.ร.บ.ใหม่)
A new law implemented by Thailand to strengthen measures against human trafficking and forced labor.
SHIELD System(ระบบ SHIELD)
A cybercrime suppression system by the Royal Thai Police for information exchange with 18 countries and global organizations to combat cybercrime.