Bavaria Prosecutors Praise Thailand’s ACSC Model

Prosecutors from the German state of Bavaria have visited Thailand’s Anti-Online Scam Centre (ACSC), praising its integrated real-time operations and signalling plans to adapt the Thai model to combat rising cyber fraud in Germany. The visit underscores growing cooperation between Thailand and Germany in tackling transnational online crime. Bavarian officials also expressed readiness to strengthen information-sharing to enhance cyber security in both countries.

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The ACSC, operating under the direction of Pol Gen Thana Choowong, Deputy Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police and Director of the Police Online Scam Operation Centre, welcomed a delegation from Bavaria. The delegation was led by Mr Wolfgang Grundler, Chief Public Prosecutor of Bavaria, and Mr Achim Klauer, German Police Attaché to Thailand. Pol Maj Gen Montri Thetsakhan, Deputy Commissioner of the Central Investigation Bureau, represented the centre in receiving the visitors, following instructions from senior police leadership including Pol Lt Gen Jirabhop Bhuridej.

The delegation toured key operational units within the ACSC, including the Real Time Crime Center, the data analysis division, and a joint operations room working alongside financial institutions. Officials were shown how the centre’s integrated system enables rapid tracking of financial transactions and swift asset freezing in fraud cases. Bavarian prosecutors described the centre’s approach as highly professional and efficient.

Following the visit, the Bavarian delegation stated that Germany does not yet operate a comparable integrated system. They indicated that Thailand’s working model would be considered for adaptation to strengthen Germany’s response to online fraud. The prosecutors noted that online scam activity is increasing in severity and is affecting the German economy and citizens on a broad scale.

The delegation also confirmed its willingness to exchange information closely with the ACSC. Both sides signalled an intention to deepen cooperation in preventing and suppressing cross-border fraud and other cyber-enabled crimes. The visit marks a step towards enhanced bilateral coordination against transnational criminal networks.

Thaitabloid reported that discussions are expected to continue between Thai and German authorities regarding technical cooperation and intelligence-sharing frameworks. Further collaboration may focus on refining mechanisms for financial tracking and asset seizure. Both countries aim to improve cyber resilience and strengthen safeguards against escalating online threats.

Pictures courtesy of Thaitabloid

Key Takeaways

• Bavarian prosecutors praised Thailand’s ACSC for its integrated real-time fraud response system.

• Germany is considering adapting the Thai model to address rising online scams.

• Thailand and Germany plan closer cooperation and information exchange against cybercrime.

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Adapted by ASEAN Now Thaitabloid 27 Feb 2026