Online scam and gambling operations have been reported at Crown Casino properties since at least 2016. Ads recruiting online workers can be found on social media and job websites. Several deaths have been reported at various Crown buildings, and Thai authorities have investigated human trafficking cases linked to the complex. In 2025, Thai police issued warrants for the Cambodian owner and several family members, raiding their properties in Thailand and seizing millions of dollars in assets. In 2026, the owner was sanctioned by the United States for alleged links to online scams.