Vientiane: Lao authorities have arrested 122 suspects linked to an alleged online scam operation during coordinated raids on seven rental houses in Sisattanak District, Vientiane Capital, the Ministry of Public Security said.
According to Lao News Agency, the operation was carried out on July 11 by the Ministry's Anti-Scam Task Force, targeting seven rental houses at ASEAN Villa, a residential complex owned by CAMCE Investment (Lao) Co., Ltd. in Bung Khayong Village. Authorities seized a large quantity of electronic devices, passports, vehicles, and other evidence believed to be connected to the alleged scam operation.
The Ministry reported that the suspects include individuals of multiple nationalities, such as Chinese, Malaysian, Brazilian, Pakistani, Uruguayan, and Myanmar nationals. Investigators confiscated dozens of desktop and notebook computers, more than 400 mobile phones, iPads, passports, several vehicles, and other equipment allegedly used to carry out online scams. Small quantities of a white powder suspected to be illegal drugs and several electronic cigarettes were also seized during the operation.