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Chinese Programmer Arrested for Hacking Game Company, Lost 9M Baht, Fled to Thailand

Chinese Programmer Arrested for Hacking Game Company, Lost 9M Baht, Fled to Thailand

MGR Online•Society•18d ago

Reader Briefing

Thai authorities apprehended a Chinese programmer in Bangkok who allegedly hacked a major game company, stole source code, and caused significant financial damages before fleeing to Thailand.

  • •A Chinese programmer, identified as Mr. Wang, was arrested in Bangkok by Thai immigration and police.
  • •He is accused of hacking a major game company, stealing source code, and developing counterfeit games.
  • •The alleged crime resulted in damages of approximately 9 million Thai Baht.
  • •Mr. Wang had reportedly fled China and was hiding in a luxury condo in Bangkok.

Overview

  • •Authorities, including the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) and Immigration Bureau (IB), apprehended Mr. Wang, a 34-year-old Chinese national.
  • •Mr. Wang is wanted by China for allegedly "accessing computer data without authorization."
  • •Mr. Wang is accused of using his programming skills to hack into a major game company's database to steal "Source Code" and critical system structures.
  • •The stolen code was allegedly used to develop imitation games closely resembling the original.
  • •Mr. Wang reportedly established a front company to process online payments from players who were lured by lower prices for in-game items, resulting in intellectual property and developer damage.
  • •The total damages are estimated at over 1.8 million yuan, equivalent to approximately 9 million Thai Baht.
  • •Mr. Wang had illegally entered Thailand and was residing in a luxury condominium in Bangkok.
  • •Mr. Wang's right of residence in Thailand has been revoked, and he is being prepared for deportation to China to face legal proceedings.

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Key Entities

Person

Chinese Programmer(โปรแกรมเมอร์จีน)
The suspect arrested for hacking a game company and fleeing to Thailand.
Pol. Lt. Gen. Nattasak Chaowanasai(พล.ต.ท.ณัฐศักดิ์ เชาวนาศัย)
Commander of the Central Investigation Bureau who ordered the operation.
Pol. Maj. Gen. Teerachat Teerachatthamrong(พล.ต.ต.ธีรชาติ ธีรชาติธำรง)
Commander of the Papuorn (Special Operations) Division who was directed to carry out the arrest.
Pol. Col. Boonlue Padungthin(พ.ต.อ.บุญลือ ผดุงถิ่น)
Deputy Commander of the Papuorn (Special Operations) Division involved in the operation.
Pol. Col. Nopparat Khammark(พ.ต.อ.นพรัตน์ คำมาก)
Superintendent of the Patrol Division, Papuorn (Special Operations) Division, involved in the arrest.
Mr. Wang(นายหวัง)
The 34-year-old Chinese suspect accused of hacking and fleeing to Thailand.

Organization

Giant Game Company(ค่ายเกมยักษ์)
The company that was allegedly hacked by the Chinese programmer.
Central Investigation Bureau(บช.ก.)ℹ️
The Thai law enforcement agency involved in the arrest.
Immigration Bureau(สตม.)ℹ️
The Thai law enforcement agency involved in the arrest of the foreign national.
Special Investigation Bureau, Immigration Bureau(บก.สส.สตม.)
The section of the Immigration Bureau that assisted in the arrest and detainment.
Lancang-Mekong Law Enforcement Cooperation and Integration Center (LMLECC)(ศูนย์ความร่วมมือและบูรณาการการบังคับใช้กฎหมายล้านช้าง-แม่โขง (LMLECC))
The center that provided information to Thai authorities regarding the suspect.
Center for the Suppression of Transnational and Illegal Immigration Crimes, Central Investigation Bureau (CSITIC-CIB)(ศูนย์ปราบปรามคนร้ายข้ามชาติและเข้าเมืองโดยผิดกฎหมาย กองบัญชาการตำรวจสอบสวนกลาง (ศปชก.บช.ก.))
The center that received information from LMLECC and coordinated with other agencies.
Division 3, Special Investigation Bureau, Immigration Bureau(กก.3 บก.สส.สตม.)
The detention facility where the suspect was held before deportation.

Place

People's Republic of China(สาธารณรัฐประชาชนจีน)ℹ️
The country issuing the arrest warrant for the suspect.
Sukhumvit Road(ถนนสุขุมวิท)ℹ️
The general area in Bangkok where the suspect was apprehended.
Watthana District(เขตนวัฒนา)ℹ️
The specific district in Bangkok where the suspect was arrested.
Bangkok(กรุงเทพฯ)ℹ️
The city in Thailand where the suspect was arrested and was residing.

Law

Immigration Act(พ.ร.บ.คนเข้าเมือง)ℹ️
The law under which the suspect is considered a prohibited person due to being a threat to society.
Source Codeℹ️
The proprietary information stolen from the game company by the suspect.