Thailand Unites with 18 Nations to Tackle Call Centre Scams

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Picture courtesy: Siam Rath

 

Thailand's National Police have ramped up collaboration with ambassadors from five countries and representatives from 18 others, aiming to tackle transnational call centre scams and assist victims.

 

Leading the charge is Police General Thachchai Pittanilabut, who spearheads both the country's anti-human trafficking and tech crime prevention initiatives. A recent meeting at national police headquarters outlined efforts following an initial session.

 

Representatives from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and US Homeland Security Investigations joined to discuss strategy.

 

The police implemented a series of seven stringent measures initiated by Police General Kittirat Panpetch. These include enhanced screening of tourists heading to Mae Sot, a Thai border area near Myawaddy, Myanmar.

 

The measures aim to prevent individuals from being deceived into crossing into Myanmar. As a result, 58 tourists reconsidered their journey to the border area.

Additionally, initiatives like cutting utilities to Myawaddy have pressured scam operations, leading to multiple arrests and the release of many victims.

 

Collaborative efforts include sharing in-depth information and IP addresses with foreign embassies. This cooperation is crucial for locating scam centres and assisting remaining victims. The Thai police have developed a data-exchange platform to facilitate this collaboration.

 

Picture courtesy: Siam Rath

 

General Thachchai stressed Thailand's commitment to aiding neighbouring countries in eradicating these scams and supporting victims deceived into the networks.

 

Close cooperation with international partners and UNODC is key to these ongoing efforts, ensuring effective victim support and repatriation processes. Both Thai authorities and international delegates expressed gratitude and readiness to continue these cooperative endeavours, breported Siam Rath.

 

-- 2025-02-18

 

 

[ChrisY1]

They get the small fries as usual....they very likely know the main actors, but avoid them at all costs. Catching the scammers is a scam!

[lordgrinz]

This is the Land Of Scams, and they shouldn't be allowing the most corrupt agency (RTP) to handle eradication. 

[hotchilli]

S.E.Asia is the centre of scams... robust regulations incorporating, police, internet crime suppression, and internet/wifi providers are also needed. 

[kimothai]

Like putting the fox in charge of the hen house.