Anti-Scam Center, EU, MFA Boost International Cooperation on Online Crime

Matichon•General•12h ago

Reader Briefing

Thailand's Anti-Online Scams Center collaborates with the EU and Ministry of Foreign Affairs to enhance international efforts against sophisticated cross-border cybercrime.

•The Anti-Online Scams Center (ACSC) of Thailand met with representatives from the European Union and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
•The meeting aimed to exchange information and strengthen international cooperation to combat increasingly complex and widespread online criminal activities.
•The EU expressed admiration for Thailand's leadership in combating online fraud and proposed expanding cooperation in security and cybercrime prevention.

Overview

•The Anti-Online Scams Center (ACSC) was represented by Pol. Maj. Gen. Phuttiphong Musikagul to chair a meeting with EU representatives and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
•The meeting took place at the RTCC Room, 8th Floor, Pracharak Building, Crime Suppression Division.
•The discussion was held to exchange information and strengthen international cooperation in tackling increasingly complex and cross-border online criminal activities.
•Following the meeting, Pol. Maj. Gen. Phuttiphong led the delegation to observe the ACSC's daily situation summary meeting.
•EU representatives praised ACSC's management and operations, noting Thailand's leading regional role in combating online fraud.
•EU representatives emphasized their desire to expand security cooperation with Thailand and the ASEAN region, citing the escalating trend of online fraud in Europe.
•Thailand expressed readiness to cooperate and work jointly with the EU.
•The EU proposed a multi-dimensional cooperation framework, including expanding networks, exchanging intelligence on criminal modus operandi and foreign victims, and providing equipment and training to enhance police capabilities.

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Key Quotes

EU Representative

"Expressed admiration for ACSC's management and operations, positioning Thailand as a regional leader in combating online fraud, emphasizing a desire to expand security cooperation with Thailand and the ASEAN region."

แสดงความชื่นชมการบริหารจัดการและการดำเนินงานของ ACSC ที่ทำให้ไทยมีบทบาทนำในการต่อต้านการฉ้อโกงออนไลน์ในภูมิภาค โดยย้ำความต้องการขยายความร่วมมือด้านความมั่นคงกับไทยและภูมิภาคอาเซียน

Thai Representative

"Expressed readiness for cooperation and joint operations."

แสดงความพร้อมในการร่วมมือและปฏิบัติงานร่วมกัน

Key Entities

Organization

Anti-Online Scams Center(ศูนย์ต่อต้านการฉ้อโกงออนไลน์)

An organization under Thai law enforcement focused on combating online fraud and cybercrime.

European Union(สหภาพยุโรป)ℹ️

A political and economic union of 27 European member states.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs(กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ)

The government ministry responsible for Thailand's foreign relations.

Crime Suppression Division(กองบังคับการปราบปราม)

A division of the Royal Thai Police responsible for investigating serious crimes.

Department of European Affairs(กรมยุโรป)

A department within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand.

Person

Gen. Thanachai Chuwong(พล.ต.อ.ธนา ชูวงศ์)

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

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. Phuttiphong Musikagul(พล.ต.ต.พุฒิพงศ์ มุสิกูล)

Deputy Commissioner of Bureau of Investigation and acting chairman of the discussion with EU and MFA.