Key raids targeted prominent locations such as the ST Vegas building, where 589 individuals were apprehended alongside tens of thousands of electronic devices. Raids in the That Luang Marsh Specific Economic Zone and various spots in Vientiane also yielded massive amounts of equipment and illicit drugs. Police noted that syndicates are now heavily utilizing AI face-swapping, fake loan schemes, and mule bank accounts.
Tightening controls on technical infrastructure are also underway. Authorities are actively inspecting Starlink satellite equipment and unregistered SIM cards, while ordering all unauthorized firearms and ammunition to be surrendered by October 31.
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