House, April 8 – The government moves forward with practical guidelines. Reduce and prevent online crime faster after the Technology Crime Prevention and Suppression Act B.E. 2566 comes into force.
Mr. Anucha Burapachaisri Deputy Secretary-General to the Prime Minister for Political Affairs Acting as a spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office revealed that the government under the leadership of General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Continue to drive practices to protect people from phone scams. or electronic methods to achieve concrete results and be more efficient after the Royal Decree (2023) on technological crime prevention and suppression measures has been published in the Royal Gazette. And has been in effect since March 17, 2023, which is now the government by the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society. has coordinated with all relevant agencies Both the National Police Agency Department of Special Investigation, Office of the NBTC, Bank of Thailand Thai Bankers Association, AMLO Office and SEC Office Be prepared about operational processes and channels for providing convenient and fast service to the public. by expediting operations To establish the work process as stipulated in the Royal Decree on the Prevention and Suppression of Technology Crimes B.E. Because at present, many people are still found to be deceived and the damage is high. which integrates the work of relevant agencies in implementing The Decree is expected to be an important mechanism for stopping and preventing online crime. as well as speeding up the cycle of money transfers to foreign countries It is expected to be an important mechanism for stopping and preventing online crime. as well as speeding up the cycle of money transfers to foreign countries It is expected to be an important mechanism for stopping and preventing online crime. as well as speeding up the cycle of money transfers to foreign countries
Most recently, the Bank of Thailand and the Thai Bankers' Association has linked all data together through a central system By notifying the victim, suspicious transactions can be quickly stopped. Which is an automatic operation (Automation) In addition, a workshop was organized with relevant agencies to summarize guidelines for managing online fraud from financial transactions. To support the service, victims can call the bank to immediately suspend suspicious transactions. and temporarily suspend transfers to all banks that accept money transfers which after informing the bank allow victims to report cases to investigators across the country or through the online reporting system within 72 hours, and the competent officials will complete the investigation within 7 days after being notified. While the National Police Agency Prepared to support investigators and an online reporting system. To expedite the arrest of offenders for opening accounts for horses and horse sims. Including those who are engaged in procuring or advertising horse accounts and horse SIMs to prosecute in order to break the online crime cycle. Which is the maximum penalty for offenders involved in online crime. shall be liable to imprisonment from 2 to 5 years or a fine from 200,000 baht to 500,000 baht, or both.
Mr. Anucha emphasized that in the part of the NBTC office and telephone service providers In the process of preparing a system for exchanging computerized traffic information. to support investigations by officials To enable the exchange of information between telephone service providers and competent personnel. Including between the phone service providers among themselves faster. In addition, the NBTC and telephone operators have been working with the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society to continuously block SMS and phone numbers that are illegally fraudulent. Including the AMLO office. A working group has been appointed to determine the list of high-risk persons who should be closely monitored. is the person who determines the list of such names There is now a list of categories of persons involved in predicate offenses. Or is the owner of a bank account used in the commission of a preliminary offense in the case where the investigator has not received a criminal case number and has informed about 1,000 names of illegal offenders to financial institutions to monitor and prevent financial transactions that may cause further damage.
“The prime minister pays attention to cybersecurity. and the use of modern technology or current digital technology for maximum benefit, safety and knowledge of various scams that comes with technology which drives activities and work practices of all relevant departments in accordance with Royal Decree on Measures to Prevent and Suppress Technology Crimes B.E. 2023 is an important matter for working together seriously. To help and alleviate suffering for people from being scammed via telephone. Or the electronic methods that happen to be faster and more efficient. In addition, the Prime Minister urged all agencies to continuously raise public awareness of awareness about the use of the Internet or various technologies. safely and creatively so that the public is aware of the incident And thanks to all agencies that work together to drive the government's important policies into concrete results. benefits the people and the country Including reducing and preventing people to be safe from such scams, ”said Mr. Anucha.-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency
