ACSC Hosts EU to Boost Online Crime Fighting Network

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Thailand's Anti-Online Scams Center (ACSC) enhances international cooperation with the EU to tackle cross-border cybercrime.

•The Anti-Online Scams Center (ACSC) hosted a delegation from the European Union (EU) to strengthen international collaboration.
•The meeting aimed to exchange information and enhance cooperation in combating increasingly complex transnational online crime.
•The EU delegation praised Thailand's leadership in regional online fraud prevention and expressed a desire to expand security cooperation.
•Discussions included proposals for multi-faceted cooperation, such as expanding information exchange networks and sharing criminal modus operandi data.

•The Anti-Online Scams Center (ACSC) welcomed a delegation from the European Union.
•The meeting was held in order to expand the network for tackling transnational online crime.
•The EU and Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed admiration for ACSC's management, positioning Thailand as a regional leader in combating online fraud.
•The EU expressed a need to expand security cooperation with Thailand and ASEAN due to rising online fraud trends in Europe.
•The EU proposed multi-faceted cooperation, including expanding information exchange networks with EU member states' law enforcement agencies.
•The EU proposed sharing data on criminal groups' modus operandi and information on foreign victims.
•ACSC presented a framework for support in three key areas: facility upgrades, investigative equipment procurement, and training.
•The cooperation is a significant step towards proactive international work, aiming to enhance measures against online crime and protect Thai citizens and the global community.

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Representative from the European Union and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

"Expressed admiration for ACSC's management that positions Thailand as a leader in combating online fraud regionally."

แสดงความชื่นชมการบริหารจัดการของ ACSC ที่ทำให้ประเทศไทยมีบทบาทนำในการต่อต้านการฉ้อโกงออนไลน์ในภูมิภาค

Anti-Online Scams Center(ศูนย์ต่อต้านการฉ้อโกงออนไลน์)

An organization in Thailand focused on combating online fraud and cybercrime.

Anti-Online Scams Center(ACSC)

The acronym for Thailand's Anti-Online Scams Center.

European Union(สหภาพยุโรป)ℹ️

A political and economic union of 27 member states located primarily in Europe.

European Union(EU)ℹ️

Abbreviation for the European Union, a bloc of European nations.

Director of the Anti-Online Scams Center(ผอ.ศปอส.ตร.)

The organizational role held by Pol. Gen. Thana Chuwong, overseeing the ACSC.

Deputy Director of the Anti-Online Scams Center(รอง ผอ.ศปอส.ตร.)

The organizational role held by Pol. Lt. Gen. Jirabhop Bhuridej, as deputy head of the ACSC.

Deputy Commissioner of the Central Investigation Bureau(รอง ผบช.ก.)

The position held by Pol. Maj. Gen. Puttipong Musikul, leading discussions with the EU.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs(กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ)

The Thai government ministry responsible for international relations.

European Affairs Bureau(กองยุโรป)

A bureau within Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs that handles relations with European countries.

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 Bhuridej(พล.ต.ท.จิรภพ ภูริเดช)

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

Pol. Maj. Gen. Puttipong Musikul(พล.ต.ต.พุฒิพงศ์ มุสิกูล)

Deputy Commissioner of the Central Investigation Bureau, who chaired the meeting with the EU delegation.

February 17(17 ก.พ.)

The date the meeting between ACSC and the EU delegation took place.