She Zhijiang claims he has been beaten to the point where he is unable to stand, according to a letter his lawyers sent to Interpol.

Thailand has strongly denied allegations of mistreatment against She Zhijiang, a gambling tycoon detained in Bangkok and currently fighting extradition to China. She, accused of operating illegal online gambling networks across Southeast Asia, claims the charges are politically motivated and alleges inhumane treatment in Thai custody.

Thailand has refuted allegations of mistreatment against a jailed gambling tycoon facing extradition to China.

A jailed gambling tycoon fighting extradition to China received "inhumane treatment" in a Thai prison after saying he was a Chinese spy, his lawyers have told Interpol, saying they fear for his life.

Thailand has denied abusing a jailed gambling tycoon fighting extradition to China over charges he ran illegal online gambling operations in Southeast Asia, Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong said on Tuesday.