Thailand’s Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has submitted a request to the Attorney General’s Office for arrest warrants against Saw Chit Thu, the leader of the Border Guard Force (BGF) operating under the military council, and his associates. The submission comes after gathering sufficient evidence related to ongoing domestic and international human trafficking cases and money laundering operations. The DSI’s move represents a significant step in addressing the criminal activities allegedly taking place along the Thai-Myanmar border.
Deputy Director-General Siriwit Kasemsuap of DSI’s Anti-Human Trafficking Division has confirmed that they have collected adequate evidence to pursue charges against Saw Chit Thu and his associates. However, specific details of the case remain confidential while under review by the Attorney General’s Office. The investigation is being handled with particular care due to its international criminal implications and the complex nature of the alleged offenses. The DSI has emphasized that the evidence gathered meets the threshold required for issuing arrest warrants.
The investigation centers on Major Saw Chit Thu, Mut Soon, and Saw Tin Win, who operate from the Shwe Kokko area in Myawaddy Township, Karen State. These BGF leaders under the military council are accused of involvement in various illegal activities, including human trafficking, drug trafficking, online scam operations, and money laundering. Their alleged protection of cyber scam syndicates and facilitation of illegal operations has drawn particular attention from Thai authorities. The case highlights the broader issues of transnational crime and the exploitation of vulnerable populations in the border regions, where criminal networks have reportedly established extensive operations under the protection of armed groups aligned with Myanmar’s military council.
