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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.
The operation, carried out on July 11 by the Ministry's Anti-Scam Task Force, targeted seven rental houses at ASEAN Villa, a residential complex owned by CAMCE Investment (Lao) Co., Ltd. in Bung Khayong Village. Authorities also seized a large quantity of electronic devices, passports, vehicles and other evidence believed to be connected to the alleged scam operation.
According to the Ministry, the suspects comprise multiple nationalities, including 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.
Authorities said an additional Chinese national was detained after allegedly attempting to negotiate the release of suspects. A Mercedes-Benz vehicle was also seized as part of the investigation.
The Ministry of Public Security said investigators are continuing to question the suspects, examine the seized evidence and expand the investigation to identify additional individuals connected to the alleged scam network.
Authorities said all suspects will be prosecuted in accordance with Lao law.
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