Police Spokesperson Reports Decline in Cybercrime Cases and Damages Following Dismantling of Mule Account Networks
Thai police report a significant decline in cybercrime cases and damages following successful dismantling of money mule networks, with authorities intensifying crackdowns on international scammer gangs operating from within Thailand.
Police Spokesperson Reports Decline in Cybercrime Cases and Damages Following Dismantling of Mule Account Networks; Orders Intensified Crackdown on International Scammer Gangs
On April 25, Deputy Police Chief Trairong Phukaoluan, serving as spokesman for the Royal Thai Police, announced that the National Police Bureau is continuously advancing its crackdown on all forms of cybercrime, including online fraud, scams, and online gambling, to enhance digital security for the public.
Through coordinated efforts by the Anti-Online Fraud Center (ACSC) and all participating units in investigating counter and ATM withdrawals, authorities have issued arrest warrants and arrested money mules and account providers (khok ma), with the network expansion resulting in decreased cybercrime cases and overall damages.
Data reveals that e-commerce fraud accounts for the highest number of cases at 73.5%, while financial and investment fraud causes the most financial damage at 31.8% of total cases. All units are intensifying the crackdown on scammer gangs operating illegally within Thailand to defraud foreign countries.
Authorities are also prosecuting online gambling operations with circulation exceeding 10 million baht and illegal firearm sales and advertising through online platforms.
The police warn the public to be cautious and avoid becoming victims of three main types of scams:
1. Fraudulent Product and Service Sales: Scammers typically create fake pages or profiles offering unrealistically cheap products, then refuse to deliver after victims transfer money.
2. Investment Fraud with High Returns: Scammers use fake profiles or AI technology to create credible-looking personas to deceive victims into investing.
3. Online Side Job Fraud: Scammers claim easy income from liking posts or reviewing products, tricking victims into sending money first to complete tasks. The public should not believe unrealistic income claims and must never share personal information.
