The Office of the Attorney-General reports that the police are receiving approximately 700 cases of call center scams and fraud daily, which amounts to 450 billion baht in annual damages.
Mr. Sompong Yenkaew, a Chief prosecutor, made the remarks During a training program for public prosecutors at a workshop in Phitsanulok province on Wednesday.
He stated that the training program is designed to equip prosecutors with the necessary skills and knowledge to assist victims and address cyber criminals and call center fraudsters.
According to Mr. Sompong, the police have been conducting daily investigations into call center schemes, which have resulted in the theft of 450 billion baht annually from victims. However, authorities have only been able to recover 2% of the lost funds.
He stated that the authorities are still unable to effectively address the issue, despite the existence of an executive decree on the prevention and suppression of cybercrime.
Mr. Sompong urged financial institutions, the National Broadcasting and Telecommunication Commission, the Bank of Thailand, and other law enforcement agencies to collaborate more closely in order to combat cybercrime.
He stated that the Police Anti Online Call Center Scam Operation Centers emergency hotline, which is operational 24/7, is available to provide assistance to victims. The center will help file complaints and have perpetrators’ bank accounts frozen.
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