Chon Buri bank manager arrested for helping call centre gang

18 Sept 00:37 Key points summarised by AI

Three bank employees, including a manager, and two interpreters were arrested in Chon Buri for allegedly helping a Chinese call centre scam gang open 15 bank accounts.
The scam gang used these accounts to launder an estimated 90 million baht in ill-gotten gains, with the total damage to victims in Thailand reaching approximately 2 billion baht.
Authorities identified a loophole in Thai law that permits tourist visa holders to easily open bank accounts, which the scammers exploited, emphasizing the need for its swift closure.

Nationwide crackdown launched on illegal nominee shareholders and land holdings

Today 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.