Probe sought into transfers of ฿39m from Ubon Ratchathani municipality’s accounts

[snoop1130]

 

Police in Ubon Ratchathani’s Mueang district have been asked to investigate how 39 million baht was transferred from its bank accounts to an online shopping platform.

 

A complaint was lodged yesterday (Tuesday) with the Mueang district police by Artit Khoonphon, the vice mayor, who claimed that, between November 1st and 14th, a total of 2,029 unauthorised transfers were made to the accounts of an online shopping platform, from two Krung Thai bank accounts, ranging from a few thousand baht to hundreds of thousands and totalling 39 million baht,.

 

Artit claimed that that municipality has never placed an order for goods from the online shopping platform and has sought help from the police to find out who is responsible.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/probe-sought-into-transfers-of-39m-from-ubon-ratchathani-municipalitys-accounts/

 

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[rwill]

I wonder if he asked the Mayor about it first?

[RichardColeman]

I find it comical that someone can just use £1m quid of funds and nobody even blink an eye until weeks later. I'd fire all the accountancy staff for a starter

[klauskunkel]

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

between November 1st and 14th, a total of 2,029 unauthorised transfers were made to the accounts of an online shopping platform, from two Krung Thai bank accounts, ranging from a few thousand baht to hundreds of thousands and totalling 39 million baht,.

shouldn't there be a mechanism in place where the bank contacts the account holder regarding unusual activity?

[Retiredandhappyhere]

They make it sound as if even the cleaner can transfer money if they want to, without anyone noticing. Still, the fact that this incident was noticed fairly quickly is an improvement, as usually certain people are able to acquire unusual wealth over many years, without anyone in authority ever (apparently) noticing.

[lujanit]

The RTP will want a cut of the money recovered.  Usual SOP.

[NeoDinosaw]

2 hours ago, klauskunkel said:

shouldn't there be a mechanism in place where the bank contacts the account holder regarding unusual activity?

aren't unauthorised transfers a usual activity ?

[hotchilli]

16 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Police in Ubon Ratchathani’s Mueang district have been asked to investigate how 39 million baht was transferred from its bank accounts to an online shopping platform

 

[hotchilli]

5 hours ago, rwill said:

I wonder if he asked the Mayor about it first?

Obviously not... he's got the right hump.

[PETERTHEEATER]

OMG! Not the Probe. Just the mention of this fear inducing instrument so early in the investigation will have suspects scurrying for cover......????

[Liverpool Lou]

On 11/17/2022 at 9:43 AM, lujanit said:

The RTP will want a cut of the money recovered.  Usual SOP.

Usual b0llocks from you.

[Liverpool Lou]

On 11/17/2022 at 10:54 AM, NeoDinosaw said:

On 11/17/2022 at 8:15 AM, klauskunkel said:

shouldn't there be a mechanism in place where the bank contacts the account holder regarding unusual activity?

aren't unauthorised transfers a usual activity ?

How would KTB know that the online transfers were unauthorised? They would have to have been subject to a password, at least, which would indicate an authorised payment on the face of it.