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Chinese Programmer Arrested for Hacking Game Company, Stealing Source Code

Chinese Programmer Arrested for Hacking Game Company, Stealing Source Code

Matichon•General•18d ago

Reader Briefing

Thai authorities apprehended a Chinese programmer, known as 'Mr. Wang', for allegedly hacking a major game company to steal source code and develop pirated games, causing significant financial damage.

  • •A Chinese programmer identified as 'Mr. Wang' was arrested in Bangkok.
  • •He is accused of hacking a major game company to steal 'Source Code'.
  • •The stolen code was allegedly used to develop pirated games, resulting in losses of approximately 9 million Thai Baht.
  • •Authorities are preparing to deport Mr. Wang back to China for legal proceedings.

Overview

  • •The Border Patrol Police and Immigration Bureau controlled the arrest of Mr. Wang, a 34-year-old Chinese national.
  • •Mr. Wang is a suspect wanted by Chinese authorities for 'unauthorized access to computer data'.
  • •Mr. Wang used his programming skills to hack into a major game company's database to steal 'Source Code' and system structures.
  • •The stolen source code was used to develop imitation games similar to the originals.
  • •Mr. Wang established a front company and an online payment system to collect money from players of the pirated games.
  • •Pirated game sales, by undercutting item prices, caused financial damage to the intellectual property and original game developers.
  • •The estimated damage amounts to over 1.8 million Yuan, equivalent to approximately 9 million Thai Baht.
  • •Mr. Wang's right to reside in Thailand was revoked, and he was taken to the immigration detention center for deportation to China to face legal prosecution.

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Key Entities

Person

Mr. Wang(นายหวัง)
A 34-year-old Chinese national arrested for hacking a game company and developing pirated games.
Pol. Lt. Gen. Nattasak Chaowanasai(พล.ต.ท.ณัฐศักดิ์ เชาวนาศัย)
Commander of the Crime Suppression Division who ordered the operation to arrest Mr. Wang.
Pol. Maj. Gen. Teerachart Teerachartdamrong(พล.ต.ต.ธีรชาติ ธีรชาติธำรง)
Commander of the Patrol Police Division involved in the arrest operation.
Pol. Col. Boonlue Phadungthin(พ.ต.อ.บุญลือ ผดุงถิ่น)
Deputy Commander of the Patrol Police Division who participated in the arrest.
Pol. Col. Nopparat Khammak(พ.ต.อ.นพรัตน์ คำมาก)
Superintendent of the Patrol Police Division's Patrol Unit, involved in the arrest.

Organization

Crime Suppression Division(บช.ก.)
A Thai police agency involved in the arrest of a Chinese programmer for hacking.
Immigration Bureau(สตม.)
A Thai government agency that assisted in the arrest and deportation of a foreign national.
Immigration Division 2, Immigration Bureau(บก.สส.สตม.)
A unit of the Immigration Bureau that assisted in the arrest and detention of Mr. Wang.
Lancang-Mekong Law Enforcement Cooperation and Integration Center (LMLECC)(ศูนย์ความร่วมมือและบูรณาการการบังคับใช้กฎหมายล้านช้าง-แม่โขง (LMLECC))
An organization that provided information regarding the suspect Mr. Wang to Thai authorities.
Center for the Suppression of Transnational Criminals and Illegal Immigration, Central Investigation Bureau (CSNII)(ศูนย์ปราบปรามคนร้ายข้ามชาติและเข้าเมืองโดยผิดกฎหมาย กองบัญชาการตำรวจสอบสวนกลาง (ศปชก.บช.ก.))
A center that received information from LMLECC concerning the suspect Mr. Wang.

Place

People's Republic of China(สาธารณรัฐประชาชนจีน)ℹ️
The country from which the suspect Mr. Wang originates and where he is wanted for prosecution.
Sukhumvit Road(ถนนสุขุมวิท)ℹ️
The location in Bangkok where the suspect Mr. Wang was apprehended.
Khlong Tan Nuea Sub-district(แขวงคลองตันเหนือ)
The specific sub-district within Bangkok where Mr. Wang was arrested.
Watthana District(เขตวัฒนา)
The district in Bangkok where Mr. Wang's arrest took place.
Bangkok(กรุงเทพฯ)ℹ️
The capital city of Thailand where the suspect was arrested and resided.

Law

Immigration Act(พ.ร.บ.คนเข้าเมือง)
The law under which the suspect Mr. Wang is considered an individual prohibited from entering Thailand.