{
  "id": 13042351,
  "title": "Thailand expands probe into scam and drug networks linked to 2.5 billion baht",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/thailand-expands-probe-into-scam-and-drug-networks-linked-to-2-5",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-09T05:26:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Khaosod English",
    "slug": "khaosod-english",
    "url": "https://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/2026/10/09/thailand-expands-probe-into-scam-and-drug-networks-linked-to-2-5-billion-baht/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "BANGKOK — 9 October 2026, The Justice Ministry said that authorities are expanding investigations into transnational scam, drug trafficking and money laundering networks linked to more than 2.5 billion baht in alleged damages. Permanent Secretary for Justice Piyasiri Wattanawarangkun announced the operation alongside senior officials from the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO), the Office of the…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}