House of Representatives, Government spokesperson reveals that AOC Center 1441 was set up in the first 14 days, creating work to freeze more than 2,600 horse accounts and adding additional lines. Facilitate the people

Mr. Chai Watcharong, spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office, revealed that from the government and Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance. There is a policy to take care of people in every dimension. and speed up the movement on matters that can be done immediately Including helping the public in preventing and suppressing online crimes through the AOC hotline 1441 for people to call for advice 24 hours a day. The latest information from the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society. It was stated that since the AOC 1441 center was set up 2 weeks ago, there have been 38,564 calls from people in trouble from scammers in the first 14 days (1-14 Nov. 2023), most of which were contacts asking for advice and AOC 1441 has helped. Account freezing takes an average of 15 minutes to complete, totaling 2,671 accounts.

Spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office Mention the problems found. From the large number of people calling in until the line is not enough Especially during the first week The number of calls skyrocketed from about 1,000 in the first days to over 3,000, causing people to wait a long time. and call again Currently, the Minister of Digital Affairs Ordered to urgently add another 20 telephone lines. Work began on Monday, November 13th. As a result, there are currently 70 lines. In addition, they have been instructed to expedite the freezing of horse accounts. (Account used by criminals for receiving money transfers) Reduces sequestration time, resulting in reduced sequestration time.

The goals of the AOC 1441 Center are: 1. Immediately freeze the criminal’s account for the victim. 2. Immediately follow up on the status of solving the problem for the victim at every step. 3. Accelerate the return of money to the victim. 4. Increase the efficiency of arrest, prosecution, and expansion of case results. By using digital technology to help with data integration. and work together immediately with all relevant departments When notified by the victim

The data for the first 14 days has statistics as follows:

1 Nov. 2023, 1,310 calls arrived, 12 accounts were frozen.

2 Nov. 2023, 2,752 calls arrived, 73 accounts were frozen.

3 Nov. Nov. 2023, 2,711 calls, completed freezing of 137 accounts.

Date: 4 Nov. 2023, 2,820 calls, completed freezing of 124 accounts.

Date: 5 Nov. 2023, 2,037 calls, completed freezing of 125 accounts

. On 6 Nov. 2023, 3,370 calls came in. The account freeze ended, totaling 209 accounts.

On 7 Nov. 2023, 3,241 calls came in. The account freeze ended, 206 accounts.

On 8 Nov. 2023, 3,306 calls came in. The account freeze ended. Number of accounts: 268.

Date: 9 Nov. 2023: 3,466 calls. Account freeze complete: 243 accounts.

Date: 10 Nov. 2023: 3,175 calls. Account freeze: 235 accounts.

Date: 11 Nov. 2023: 2,244 calls. Line: 175 account freezes completed

on 12 Nov. 2023, 1,869 calls completed: 197 account freezes completed

on 13 Nov. 2023, 2,932 calls completed: 318 account freezes completed

on 14 Nov. 2023, 3,331 calls came in, 349 accounts were frozen.

“The government’s establishment of the AOC hotline 1441 provides One Stop Service to the public, helping to suspend and freeze accounts immediately, as well as giving advice to the public about online dangers. This is considered another important operation of the government that is in line with the policies that the government has announced to Parliament. that will drive the economy, politics, society and the environment With accurate and up-to-date information It is a government that will bring technology and digital systems. Including frequency bands and rights to orbit satellites. to be fully used For the benefit of the country and the people There is a study and exchange of information and technology with countries around the world and a focus on preventing transnational threats. and increasing cyber security Including providing media literacy and digital skills to the public. In order for Thailand to move forward quickly, keep up with the world, keep up with the future in every aspect, as well as focus on managing the country in an integrated manner between agencies. To meet the long-term development goals of the country,” Mr. Chai said.

Source: Thai News Agency