The TCSD police have apprehended two young men, Mr. Somprasong Intararak and Mr. Watchanan Siri, for hacking the code under the cap of a drink and exchanging it for digital money. The police searched three different locations in Bangkok and Nonthaburi on March 23, after receiving an arrest warrant from the Criminal Court. The accused have been charged with fraud, deceit, illegally entering into a computer system, causing damage to computer systems, and importing false information into a computer system. The first location was Mr. Somprasong’s room, where officers found him sleeping with his brother. The second location was Mr. Watchanan’s room, where computer equipment and mobile phones were confiscated. Both men have confessed to hacking the victim company’s system and stealing the energy drink cap codes to exchange for real digital money. Mr. Somprasong is a master’s degree student in the Faculty of Information Technology at King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang. The officials will now interrogate the accused at the Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD). This operation was launched after True Money Company Limited complained to investigators that the hackers had stolen codes more than 300,000 times and caused significant damage to the company.
TCSD police searched 3 points in Bangkok-Nonthaburi to arrest a young Master’s degree student from a famous university for hacking the code under the cap of a drink to exchange for digital money.
On March 23, Pol.Lt.Gen. Pol. Lt. Col. Panuphat Kittiphan, Deputy Superintendent 1, TCSD lead the force to search 3 targeted areas, divided into areas. 2 points in Bangkok and 1 point in Nonthaburi to arrest Mr. Somprasong Intararak, 29, and Mr. Watchanan Siri, 28, according to an arrest warrant from the Criminal Court. Charged with fraud and deceit by importing false information into a computer system, illegally entering into a computer system, causing interference or damage to other people’s computer systems and importing false information into the computer system to cause damage to others.” Two accused hackers. Break into the system to steal digital reward codes
The first important goal is a room on the 4th floor, Building 47, located in the village of Eua Athon Bueng Kum Project, Klong Kum Subdistrict, Bueng Kum District, Bangkok. which is Mr. Somprasong’s room as soon as the officers arrive Mr. Somprasong was sleeping with his brother in the room. The officer then showed himself up to arrest Mr. Somprasong. with a search inside the room Two computers, three mobile phones, an imitation of a firearm or BB gun, and a number of beverage caps were seized.
As for the second important target, it is a room located in Soi Nawamin 1, Khlong Chan Subdistrict, Bang Kapi District. Mr. Watchanan from the discovery of Mr. Watchanan live in the same room The officer then showed himself up to arrest and confiscated computer equipment. mobile phone and evidence related to check
For such operations, due to the fact that at the beginning of the year there were representatives from True Money Company Limited and related companies. He filed a complaint with investigators, Kor. 1, EEC, that the criminal had hacked the system to steal the code under the lid of the Power Titanium drink more than 300,000 times before using the code that was scanned to receive the prize money through the TrueMoney Wall. Late 6,000 times until the company was damaged
After accepting the matter, he organized his forces to search for clues. Until being able to identify the person responsible for the crime, namely Mr. Somprasong and Mr. Watchanan, both of these accused, in addition, from the examination found that Mr. Somprasong is currently studying at a master’s degree. Faculty of Information Technology King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang As a result, it has good knowledge and expertise about computer software systems.
Both preliminary investigations confessed to Mr. Somprasong. Admitted to being the person who hacked the system of the victim company To steal the code code under the lid of the energy drink to use to scan and exchange for real digital money. which, after receiving the code, will let Mr. Watchanan, a close friend, take the lead to scan and redeem the prize money before sharing the proceeds As for the reason why I did it, I wanted to earn money to spend on daily life. Due to currently unemployed, no income
However, after completing the search and arrest mission The officials will speed up the process of taking the two accused to the Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD) for a thorough interrogation with Pol.
In conclusion, the recent arrest of two young hackers in Bangkok-Nonthaburi highlights the serious consequences of cybercrime. These individuals were found guilty of hacking into the system of a drink company to steal digital reward codes, causing significant damage to their victim. The diligent effort led by the TCSD and related companies in identifying the culprits demonstrates the importance of cybersecurity measures and the need for continued vigilance. While the motive of the accused may have been financial gain, it is critical to remember that cybercrime can have far-reaching implications beyond monetary loss. It is our collective responsibility to prioritize the protection of our digital infrastructure and work towards preventing such malicious acts.