Bangkok, March 19-Police spokesman notifies new law Technology crime law Imprisonment for no more than 3 years in the horse account, while the procurement person is imprisoned for 2-5 years, with the power to seize financial institutions. Exchange account information instantly Instructs investigators across the country to accept cases no matter where As for the online notification system, ready to open the system on 20 March 2023
Maj. Gen. Achaya Kraithong, a spokesman for the police, said, “According to the Royal Gazette, the Royal Decree on Measures for the Prevention and Suppression of Technology Crime B.E. 2566 came into force on March 17, 2023. this edition Come out to solve the problems of the people's brothers and sisters. from being deceived by online fraud according to the initiative of the government Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister, invited the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society to host together with relevant agencies. This draft law came out. Pol. Gen. Damrongsak Kittipraphat Commander-in-Chief of Police across the country As the main law enforcement unit already complied with such laws along with legal notices Guidelines for the public to know
National Police Agency So I would like to publicize inform the public understand the principles 2566 (2023) measures for the prevention and suppression of technological crime as follows:
1) Computer Crime Online cases for fraud, extortion and extortion 2) In the case of technological
crime prevention or where there is a suspicion that there may be a technology offense Financial institutions and entrepreneurs It has the power to exchange information about the client's accounts and transactions through the data exchange system. The horse account is not regarded as information certified by the Personal Data Protection Law. So horse account information. will be forwarded by the bank and staff to each other to suspend transaction channels and freeze accounts more quickly Help stop the damage of the victim.
3) Telecommunication Service Provider have the power to exchange information
Allowing the Royal Thai Police, AMLO and other authorized agencies to have access to the exchanged information. Temporarily suspend transactions immediately Then, allow the victim to file a complaint with the investigator within 72 hours, with clearly and quickly specifying the procedure for suspending transactions in order to prevent criminals from making transactions as easily as before. and when the victim has complained Investigating officers will consider taking action on the aforementioned bank account within 7 days
. by requiring victims to inform information easily and quickly able to provide information or evidence by telephone or electronic means with financial institutions or business operators
6) Victims can file complaints with PWDs anywhere without asking where the incident occurred in Thailand Or informing through the online reporting system is considered a complaint, and the PWD has the power to investigate according to the Criminal Code, which the police have radioed to investigators across the country for investigators to receive complaints. From people who come to report at the police station considered as the responsible investigation officer No matter where the cause Facilitate the victims rush to help
7) There are network penalties that may be made that are more severe for both horse accounts. Horse Account Provider
7.1 No one is allowed to open an account. electronic card or electronic wallet without the intention of using it for themselves And it is forbidden for anyone to knowingly or ought to knowingly allow another person to use or borrow their SIM card. which may be used for fraud or illegal acts Anyone who violates this is liable to imprisonment for a term of not more than 3 years or a fine of not more than 300,000 baht, or both (horse account)
. account electronic card electronic wallet or phone sim which may cause criminal acts Anyone who violates this will be subject to imprisonment from 2 years to 5 years and a fine from 200,0000 baht to 500,000 baht, or both. (Horse Account Provider)"
A spokesman for the police said, “The commander-in-chief of the police has emphasized Ensuring the unit to comply Royal Decree on Measures for Prevention and Suppression of Technology Crime B.E. 2566 (2023) to drive government policy Solve the problems of the people's brothers and sisters from online crime.
Please publicize further that online reporting system Thaipoliceonline.com Has been closed to improve the system to comply with the aforementioned royal decree. and connect the system with the bank to forward information Freeze the account in a timely manner. in the spirit of the law which will be ready to activate the system tomorrow (20 Mar. '23)
However, victims of technological crimes can file a complaint at any police station across the country or the Technological Crime Investigation Bureau, or they can notify the bank that owns their account. in order to freeze criminal accounts according to the normal system
In case of doubt, more information can be obtained from the police, PCT Center, telephone number tel. 081 866 3000..
Source: Thai News Agency