Thai Influencer Arrested for Promoting Gambling Sites via '18+ Live Show' Deception
A Thai influencer with over 640,000 followers has been arrested for allegedly promoting online gambling sites disguised as explicit live shows. She used tactics to lure followers into VIP groups, encouraging registration.
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