Laos arrests 52 online scammers in Oudomxay Province

MGR Online•Society•20d ago

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Lao authorities arrested 52 foreign and local nationals operating an online crime network in Oudomxay Province.

•52 suspects including Chinese, Vietnamese, Malaysian, Myanmar, Turkish, and Lao nationals were arrested.
•The gang operated in three locations across Hun and Pangbaeng districts in Oudomxay Province.
•Equipment seized includes 27 computers, 1 laptop, 21 mobile phones, and 3 Starlink Wi-Fi units.
•The suspects entered Laos through Boten border, Golden Triangle border, and Wattay International Airport.

Overview

•The Peace Maintenance Force (PMF) and local officials raided three online crime operation sites in Hun and Pangbaeng districts, Oudomxay Province.
•Authorities arrested 52 individuals, consisting of 46 men and 6 women, including 25 Chinese, 17 Vietnamese, 7 Lao, and one each from Malaysia, Myanmar, and Turkey.
•Suspects initially pretended to work in the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone in Ton Pheung, Bokeo Province, before moving to Oudomxay Province in August 2026.
•The group moved into 16 rental rooms in Hun district on August 17, 2026, paying 100,000,000 Kip per month.
•Arrests began sequentially starting from August 25.
•Son Gui, Li Yi, Li Jie, Zhong Jian Yong, and Son Kao Yong were identified as supervisors responsible for travel, food, and accommodation.
•The Peace Maintenance Force in Oudomxay Province is currently gathering evidence and conducting investigations to expand the case.

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Key Entities

Organization

Peace Maintenance Force(หน่วยเฉพาะกิจป้องกันความสงบ (ปกส.))

The security unit responsible for raiding the online crime networks in Oudomxay Province.

Place

Oudomxay Province(แขวงอุดมไซ)ℹ️

A northern province of Laos where the scammer gang established their base.

Hun District(เมืองฮุน)

A location in Oudomxay Province where the suspects rented 16 rooms.

Pangbaeng District(เมืองปางแบง)

A location in Oudomxay Province where online crime operations were uncovered.

Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone(เขตเศรษฐกิจพิเศษสามเหลี่ยมทองคำ)ℹ️

The area where the suspects initially pretended to work before relocating.

Ton Pheung District(เมืองต้นผึ้ง)ℹ️

The district in Bokeo Province containing the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone.

Bokeo Province(แขวงบ่อแก้ว)ℹ️

A province in Laos bordering Thailand.

Boten International Border Checkpoint(ด่านชายแดนนานาชาติบ่อเต็น)

A border crossing between Laos and China used by the suspects.

Golden Triangle Border Checkpoint(ด่านสามเหลี่ยมทองคำ)

A border crossing between Bokeo Province and Chiang Saen District, Chiang Rai.

Wattay International Airport(สนามบินนานาชาติวัตไต)ℹ️

An airport in Vientiane used by the suspects to enter Laos.

Vientiane Capital(นครหลวงเวียงจันทร์)ℹ️

The capital of Laos where Wattay International Airport is located.

Houay Xai District(เมืองห้วยทราย)

A starting point for the boat trip along the Mekong River used by the gang.

Pak Beng(ปากแบง)ℹ️

A destination on the Mekong River where the gang was split into small groups.

Person

Son Gui(ซอน กุย)

A Chinese national who served as a supervisor responsible for travel, food, and accommodation.

Li Yi(หลี่ อี้)

A Chinese national who served as a supervisor responsible for travel, food, and accommodation.

Li Jie(หลี่ เจี๋ย)

A Chinese national who served as a supervisor responsible for travel, food, and accommodation.

Zhong Jian Yong(จง เจียน หยง)

A Chinese national who served as a supervisor responsible for travel, food, and accommodation.

Son Kao Yong(ซอน เกา หยง)

A Turkish national who served as a supervisor responsible for travel, food, and accommodation.