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Thai police arrest four Vietnamese in linked scam and bribery cases
Thai police arrest four Vietnamese in linked scam and bribery cases
THURSDAY, AUGUST 06, 2026
Investigators say a network converted fraud proceeds into gold and mobile phones for transfer to Vietnam, while a sting over an alleged THB150,000 bribe led to a fourth arrest.Digital Ministry fast-tracks blocking as illegal URLs surge into millions
Digital Ministry fast-tracks blocking as illegal URLs surge into millions
TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2026
Thailand has introduced an accelerated process for blocking illegal online content, aiming to reduce the time required to counter scams and other digital threats from several days to only a few hoursThai border security drive targets scam centres and trafficking
Thai border security drive targets scam centres and trafficking
TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 2026
Gen Ukrit says operations will cover the western and eastern borders and maritime areas, with a focus on scam centres and human trafficking.Cybercriminals target FIFA World Cup fans online before opening match
Cybercriminals target FIFA World Cup fans online before opening match
THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2026
FortiGuard Labs says more than 13,000 tournament-related domains were registered from January to May, with fake tickets, social media scams and malware among the risks.Thailand Consumers Council sues 4 global platforms over scams
Thailand Consumers Council sues 4 global platforms over scams
MONDAY, JUNE 08, 2026
Thailand’s consumer council is suing Meta, LINE, Apple, Google and nine banks over online investment scams causing 230 million baht in lossesMyanmar anti-scam bill seeks death penalty for major offences
Myanmar anti-scam bill seeks death penalty for major offences
THURSDAY, JUNE 04, 2026
Home Affairs Minister Lt-Gen Nyunt Win Swe says the draft seeks to curb scam networks, freeze illicit funds and deepen foreign cooperation.Meta, RTP crack down on online scams, remove 1.4m scam-linked accounts
Meta, RTP crack down on online scams, remove 1.4m scam-linked accounts
THURSDAY, JUNE 04, 2026
The cross-sector effort led to 63 arrests, while Meta removed more than 1.4 million accounts, pages and groups linked to scams on Facebook and Instagram.Bangkok OSCE conference highlights Asia-Europe cyber cooperation
Bangkok OSCE conference highlights Asia-Europe cyber cooperation
THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2026
The 2026 OSCE Asian Conference in Bangkok focuses on cyber scams, digital threats and stronger Asia-Europe security cooperation.Scam groups shift from Southeast Asia to Sri Lanka, over 1,000 held
Scam groups shift from Southeast Asia to Sri Lanka, over 1,000 held
SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2026
Officials say networks forced out of Cambodia and Myanmar are moving operations to Sri Lanka, raising fears the island could become an online crime hub.Japanese police warn of investment scams amid stock boom
Japanese police warn of investment scams amid stock boom
SATURDAY, MAY 09, 2026
At a time when the Nikkei 225 stock average is hitting record highs, Japanese police are warning of online investment scams, particularly fake websites that display large profits and encourage additional investments.