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Police close in on Thai hacker claiming to have personal data of 55 million Thais

19 Sept 22:10 Key points summarised by AI

Thai cyber police are on the verge of arresting "9near.org," a hacker who claimed to possess personal data of 55 million Thais and extorted money from approximately 200 individuals.
Authorities will proceed with the arrest despite the hacker's attempt to cancel data disclosure, as offenses have already been committed, with the motive suspected to be discrediting state agencies.
This case represents the first major enforcement under Thailand's personal data protection law, potentially resulting in a one-year prison sentence and a 5 million baht fine for the convicted offender.

Yesterday 15:20 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul initiated a nationwide crackdown on illegal Thai nominee shareholders in foreign-run businesses and land holdings to safeguard national interests.
The government will integrate efforts across all relevant agencies to target illicit foreign operations, forced sales of illegally acquired property, and high-risk land ownership schemes.
Key strategies include auditing suspect land and building holdings, establishing a long-term monitoring system, and cross-referencing data from various authorities to trace ultimate beneficial owners.
Prime Minister Anutin emphasized that no influential figures or corrupt officials are above the law, promising straightforward prosecution, asset seizures, and protection for enforcing officers.
Beyond land ownership, the integrated crackdown will also extend to tackle transnational crimes, including drug and human trafficking.