Protect Children from Sex Trafficking in Thailand

Case Summary

The Hug Project Thailand, along with the Child Sexual Abuse Protection and Suppression

Center (under CCIB) worked together to arrest a university student suspected of running a secret

group to film students illicitly.

The operation, named “SAFE ANGEL,” began when the HUG Project Foundation received a

Tip about advertisements on the VK app promoting a secret group offering illicitly filmed

pornographic videos. After a month of investigation, authorities discovered numerous explicit videos

and hidden recordings of students and celebrities, in public restrooms. In addition, numerous

transactions were obtained linking the illegal activity to a school gardener in Sukhothai Province. At

dawn, on November 28th, 2024, led by Police Major Thanapong That Aonchumeer and Police Major

Khem Athit Thongkham raided a residence in Ban Ped Subdistrict Mueang Khon Kaen District, Khon

Kaen Province, and arrested the suspect, Mr. Rattanakorn, and recovered over 1000 illegal files that

could cause irreparable harm. This case also lead to another a arrest of security guard in Sukhothai province Thailand of the same charge where these two offenders work together. 

Charges Filed:

1. Computer Crime Act for uploading obscene computer data to the public.

2. Distributing or transmitting child sexual abused images

3. Producing and possessing child sexual abused images

The HUG Projects Impact:

The Hug Project Thailand played an instrumental role in this operation. Together with law

enforcement, they provided critical support and expertise at every stage of the investigation. By

leveraging their deep understanding of child exploitation networks and forensic tools, the Hug Project

helped uncover connections and identify vulnerabilities in the suspect's network. Furthermore, the

Hug Project knowledge played a vital role in ensuring the safety and well-being of potential victims

along with steps to correctly confront the situation. Their contributions to the case underscores the

vital role in combating child exploitation. By collaboration and cooperation, law enforcement and

HUG demonstrated the importance of teamwork in addressing even the most complex and mentally

challenging cases of abuse.

Thanks to the joint effort of HUG, TICAC, and other law enforcement they limited the

escalation of this exploitation within the school and further. Together, this case sends a powerfulmessage: through

teamwork and relentless commitment, justice can prevail, and vulnerable children

can be protected. Together, we can amplify our impact, and protect more vulnerable children, building

a safer future. Lastly, thank you to the donors who made it possible for Hug Project to make as big of an

impact as they did. Without your support, they would not have been able to obtain the resources to

handle this case as efficiently as they did.

Links:

• News Link from Police where they mentioned HuG Project