ACSC: 7.3K Scams, 400M Baht Loss; 27 Money Mules Caught

MGR Online•Society•9h ago

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Online fraud continues to be a major concern in Thailand, with the Anti-Online Scam Center (ACSC) reporting a significant surge in cases and substantial financial losses.

•The ACSC recorded 7,372 technology crime cases between April 5-11, 2026, resulting in nearly 400 million baht in damages.
•Online shopping scams remain the most prevalent, while investment and job scams, though fewer in number, cause the highest individual damage.
•Authorities arrested 27 individuals involved in money mule operations, seizing over 3.4 million baht in cash.

Overview

•Between April 5-11, 2026, the Anti-Online Scams Center (ACSC) received 7,372 technology crime reports.
•The total damage from these cases reached 397,413,314 Baht.
•Online shopping scams constituted 70% of all reported cases.
•Investment and job scams, despite a decrease in case numbers, accounted for the highest financial losses at approximately 213 million Baht.
•Female victims, particularly those aged 21-30, were found to be more susceptible to scams.
•The ACSC, in collaboration with financial institutions and local police, apprehended 27 individuals involved in money mule activities.
•Over 3.4 million Baht in cash was seized from the arrested money mules.
•The ACSC managed to intercept 57 fraudulent transactions, saving stakeholders approximately 5.18 million Baht.

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Key Entities

Organization

Anti-Online Scams Center(ศูนย์ต่อต้านการฉ้อโกงออนไลน์)

An organization that combats technological crimes and collects statistics related to online scams.

Thaipoliceonline

The system used for reporting technology crime cases handled by the ACSC.

Person

Pol. Gen. Thana Chuwong(พล.ต.อ.ธนา ชูวงศ์)

Deputy Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police and Director of the Anti-Online Scams Center (ACSC).

Pol. Lt. Gen. Jirabhop Bhuridech(พล.ต.ท.จิรภพ ภูริเดช)

Assistant Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police and Deputy Director of the Anti-Online Scams Center (ACSC).

Place

Udon Thani(อุดรธานี)ℹ️

A province in Thailand where a money mule gang was apprehended.

Chiang Dao(เชียงดาว)ℹ️

A district in Chiang Mai Province where teenagers were arrested for withdrawing money from mule accounts.

Chiang Mai(เชียงใหม่)ℹ️

A province in Thailand where teenagers were arrested for withdrawing money from mule accounts.