DSI arrests man for child exploitation content, over 100 groups, 6,000 files

Khaosod•Society•9d ago

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Authorities apprehend a man for operating numerous online groups that spread child exploitation material, seizing thousands of files.

•DSI arrested a 32-year-old man named Pradit for running over 100 secret online groups.
•These groups distributed over 6,000 child exploitation videos and images.
•The operation involved collaboration with international organizations and K9 units in Bangkok.
•The suspect charged individuals fees to access these VIP groups.

•On June 4, 2026, DSI officials in Bangkok conducted an operation.
•DSI officials arrested a 32-year-old man, identified as Pradit, due to operating secret groups.
•Over 100 secret groups with thousands of members were identified as distributing child exploitation content.
•More than 6,000 files of child exploitation material were found on the suspect's devices.
•The suspect charged fees ranging from 69 to 200 Baht for access to VIP groups.
•The operation was initiated following information provided by Destiny Rescue and The Scientia Program.
•The man is accused of violating laws related to child pornography and computer crime.
•Authorities will identify and provide assistance to child victims, both Thai and international.

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Department of Special Investigation(DSI)ℹ️

The Thai government agency that conducted the arrest and investigation into the distribution of child exploitation material.

Destiny Rescue Foundation(มูลนิธิ Destiny Rescue)

An organization that provided information and collaborated with DSI in the operation against child exploitation.

The Scientia Program

An organization that provided information and collaborated with DSI in the operation against child exploitation.

OUR RESCUE Organization(องค์กร OUR RESCUE)

An organization that assisted DSI in the operation, alongside K9 units.

Bureau of Technology and Information Crime(กองคดีเทคโนโลยีและสารสนเทศ)

A division within DSI that was instrumental in the investigation and operation.

Investigation, Tracking and Intelligence Center(ศูนย์สืบสวนสะกดรอยและการข่าว)

A unit within DSI that participated in the operation.

Bureau of Technology and Inspection Data Center(กองเทคโนโลยีและศูนย์ข้อมูลการตรวจสอบ)

A unit within DSI that participated in the operation.

Pol. Col. Yutthana Preadam(พ.ต.ต.ยุทธนา แพรดำ)

Director-General of the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) who received the report of the operation.

Pol. Col. Jaturapong Bongkotmas(พ.ต.ต.จตุพล บงกชมาศ)

Deputy Director-General of the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) involved in the operation.

Pol. Lt. Col. Khemmachart Prakaipongmanee(ร.ต.อ.เขมชาติ ประกายหงษ์มณี)

Director of the Bureau of Technology and Information Crime at the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), reporting on the case.

Mr. Pradit(นายประดิษฐ์)

The 32-year-old man arrested for operating secret online groups distributing child exploitation content.

Bangkok(กรุงเทพมหานคร)ℹ️

The location where the DSI operation took place.

Criminal Court, Ratchadaphisek Road(ศาลอาญา ถนนรัชดาภิเษก)

The court where the suspect was presented and a request for detention was filed.

Computer Crime Act B.E. 2007(พระราชบัญญัติว่าด้วยการกระทำความผิดเกี่ยวกับคอมพิวเตอร์ พ.ศ. 2007)

The Thai law under which the suspect is being prosecuted for importing child pornography into the computer system.

Criminal Code Section 287/1(ประมวลกฎหมายอาญา มาตรา 287/1)

A section of the Thai Criminal Code relevant to the distribution of child pornography.

Criminal Code Section 287/2(ประมวลกฎหมายอาญา มาตรา 287/2)

A section of the Thai Criminal Code relevant to the distribution of child pornography.