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OPPO phone users file complaints with consumer protection police

13 Sept 12:43 Key points summarised by AI

OPPO and Realme smartphone users filed complaints with police, alleging privacy infringement due to the pre-installation of the 'Fineasy' loan application without their consent.
A group of users accrued 15 million baht in debt through the app, facing exorbitant interest rates and discovering 'mule' accounts used for repayments.
The Thailand Consumers Council has received 192 complaints and plans to pursue legal action against OPPO and Realme under the Lending, Consumer Protection, and Personal Data Protection Acts.

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.