On 9 July 2026, officers from the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau, led by Pol. Maj. Gen. Wiwat Khamchamnan, Deputy Commissioner of the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau, together with commanders and officers from several agencies, including CCIB Division 3, the Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD), and the Thailand Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (TICAC), executed a search warrant issued by the Sakon Nakhon Provincial Court. The officers searched a residence in Sakon Nakhon Province and arrested a suspect under an arrest warrant in connection with offences involving the importation of obscene computer data and the dissemination or forwarding of such data. The case remains under investigation and is proceeding through the legal process.
During the search, officers seized several items related to photography and data storage, including cameras, memory cards, a laptop computer, USB flash drives, and mobile phones, for further examination as evidence. Police said the investigation is being expanded to determine whether there are additional victims or other individuals involved. Authorities are also examining financial transactions and any conduct that may be linked to other criminal offences. If further evidence is found, legal action will be taken in accordance with the law.
The case began when several victims sought assistance after being threatened that their private photos or videos would be made public, or after discovering that their photos had been shared without their consent. Some victims also found that their images had been used in advertisements for online gambling websites. As a result, many suffered serious harm to their reputation, education, employment, and mental well-being, leaving them afraid to live their lives as normal.
In this case, Lawyer Arm Supasit Siri of Wongsakorn Law Firm has begun assisting the victims since the early stage of the legal proceedings. He provided legal advice, helped plan the collection of evidence, and coordinated with the relevant authorities to ensure that the case was handled as thoroughly as possible. Lawyer Arm revealed that the case initially began when several university students from northern Thailand sought legal assistance after being threatened with the release of their intimate photos and private videos. As the facts were investigated, the matter gradually developed into a more complex case.
Drawing on his experience in assisting victims, Lawyer Arm said that crimes of this nature no longer end with the release of intimate photos or videos. In many cases, such content is later used for blackmail or commercial gain, such as promoting illegal websites or extorting money from victims. Many victims are reluctant to report these crimes because they fear being judged or stigmatized by society. In reality, however, victims are entitled to legal protection under the law.
Wongsakorn Law Firm has also found that more victims facing similar situations continue to seek legal advice. Many have been threatened by former partners, while others have had their private photos shared in online groups or used to extort money or generate profits for offenders. Lawyer Arm offered this advice: even when two people are in a loving relationship, taking private photos or videos may be done with mutual consent. However, once those files exist in digital form, they always carry the risk of being misused if the relationship comes to an end.
Another important misconception is that once a private photo or video has been leaked, the best solution is to stay silent and hope the issue fades away. In reality, such content may continue to spread across other platforms, be used for unlawful gain, or become connected to other criminal activities. Victims should not ignore the situation. Instead, they should preserve all available evidence and seek legal advice from a qualified professional as soon as possible to prevent further harm.
Wongsakorn Law Firm, led by Lawyer Arm Supasit Siri, reaffirms its commitment to assisting victims of all forms of online crime, including threats involving intimate images, being blackmailed, the unauthorized use of personal images, and other violations of online rights. Anyone who believes they have become a victim should not face the situation alone. They are encouraged to consult a lawyer as early as possible to develop an appropriate legal strategy and carefully plan each step of the legal process. A well-prepared legal strategy is the key to protecting victims’ rights and bringing offenders to justice.