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Chinese couple arrested in Bangkok as part of a crackdown on crypto money trading scams

13 Sept 22:04 Key points summarised by AI

Thai police arrested a Chinese couple in Bangkok during a major crackdown on a cryptocurrency trading scam that allegedly defrauded investors of billions of baht through fake online platforms.
Authorities seized over a million baht in cash from the couple and properties estimated at 200 million baht, following complaints from dozens of victims, including individuals from the United States and Britain.

Today 18:24 Key points summarised by AI

A third-party application for "NENE" and "NENE ROYAL" trademarks was officially withdrawn, resolving a high-profile dispute over the Thai pop artist's name.
Black Lotus Global LLC, managing Nene Royal's rights, has legitimate trademark applications for various categories under fast-track processing, with final approval anticipated by February 2027.
The Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) monitors international trademark filings to protect Thai creators and advises early registration to prevent unauthorized third-party claims, noting a "NENE" trademark already registered in South Korea.