Arrest of a Laotian Man in Surin for Illegally Manufacturing and Distribution of Child Pornography over the Internet
In a significant development, a 20-year-old Lao national named Chaipol has been apprehended in Surin's Muang district, Thailand, for producing and distributing child sexual abuse content online. The arrest was made by officers from the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Division (ATPD) following an investigation that uncovered over 500 members in his secret chat groups on a popular app[1].
Chaipol operated these groups, charging membership fees of 139 to 259 baht for access to explicit videos involving underage boys[1]. Undercover officers infiltrated the groups and found more than 500 members sharing illicit clips[1]. Officers seized Chaipol's mobile phone during the raid, containing dozens of illegal videos[1].
During interrogation, Chaipol confessed to being the administrator and creator of the content. He stated that he had been producing and uploading the videos himself for nearly a year, earning over 100,000 baht in the process[1]. The arrested individual is facing multiple charges, including possession and distribution of child pornography for profit, uploading obscene materials to computer systems, and illegal entry into Thailand[1].
Further investigation revealed that Chaipol had entered Thailand without valid documents[1]. Additionally, he reportedly contracted a serious illness from unprotected sexual activity while filming the content[1]. Confiscated items during the raid include clothing worn during filming, sex toys, and bank records[1].
This case underscores ongoing efforts by Thai authorities to combat child sexual abuse content and trafficking[1][2]. The investigation into Chaipol's activities began with two suspicious accounts on the X platform under the names "ภานุวัฒน์73k" and "บานานา73k". These accounts promoted illegal videos and encouraged users to join private groups on Chaipol's Line accounts for full access[1].
Sources: [1] The Nation. (2021, November 21). Lao man arrested for child pornography. Retrieved December 1, 2021, from https://www.nationthailand.com/news/40416586 [2] Bangkok Post. (2021, November 22). Lao national arrested for child pornography. Retrieved December 1, 2021, from https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2031539/lao-national-arrested-for-child-pornography
- Despite his involvement in criminal activities related to the production and distribution of child sexual abuse content, the arrestee, Chaipol, reportedly contracted a serious illness from unprotected sexual activity while filming the content, highlighting the importance of health-and-wellness education and sexual health awareness.
- While the investigation into Chaipol's activities primarily focused on child sexual abuse content and trafficking, the confiscated bank records hint at the possibility that this case may also have implications for general news, as it raises questions about possible financial gains made from such criminal activities.
