Cyber police in Sa Kaeo province arrested an administrator of the online gambling website VAR999 during a raid in Aranyaprathet district on October 8, 2026. The arrest occurred while officers were searching for SIMBOX equipment, used to facilitate illegal online gambling operations. The operation was directed by Pol Lt Gen Thinkorn Rangmat, commissioner of the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau, and led by Pol Maj Gen Sarayut Junwan, commander of Cyber Crime Division 2. Authorities were targeting the use of SIMBOX technology to bypass regulations and conceal the origins of gambling traffic. This arrest signifies ongoing efforts to combat cybercrime and illegal online gambling within Thailand. Further details regarding the investigation and the extent of the VAR999 operation are expected to be released as the case progresses. The raid highlights concerns regarding cross-border criminal activity in Aranyaprathet.