The suspects were apprehended during a raid at their residence, led by assistant national police chief Thatchai Pitaneelabutr and commissioner of the cybercrime bureau police l Trairong Phiewphan.

Police seized cash amounting to 4 million baht, vehicles, jewellery, luxury watches and branded bags during the operation.

The suspects’ identities have not been disclosed as investigations are ongoing.

Thatchai said arrest warrants were issued after investigations uncovered that the couple allegedly established more than 10 companies as fronts to launder money from gambling websites and call-centre scams.

“Authorities are reviewing the suspects’ financial transactions and plan to make further arrests as (more) evidence emerges,” he said in a statement today.

Thatchai said the case highlighted a growing trend of foreign criminals marrying Thai nationals to set up businesses for illegal activities.