DES Urges Calm Amid Locked Bank Accounts

DES urges calm amid locked bank accounts

The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry has opened a special "war room" to urgently address complaints over frozen bank accounts, after a surge of reports from online vendors and individuals who found their funds locked due to suspected links with so-called "mule accounts."

Thais Deceiving Thais: Sharing Personal Data Fuels Scams

Picture courtesy of Daily News In a bid to combat financial fraud, Thai police authorities have issued a warning against the rising threat of 'mule accounts'. Pol. Col. Thotsaphol Ampaipitkul, from Prachatiwat Police Station, highlighted a case where Thai citizens were duped into providing their bank account details for illicit use. The caution is part of a proactive policy by Thailand's government and law enforcement to prevent national fun…

Thai Police Adjusting Measures to Fight Scam Mule Accounts But Not Freeze Innocent Citizens Bank Accounts

The Pattaya News =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Thai cyber police are working to ease the burden on citizens affected by bank account freezes as criminal networks adapt their money laundering strategies. Fraud syndicates are increasingly turning to “mule accounts” and small shops to disguise illicit funds, complicating efforts to trace money and return it to scam victims. Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) […] Thai Police Adjusting Measures to Fight Scam…

Thai Government Launches War Room to Tackle Frozen Bank Account Complaints - The Phuket Express

The Phuket Express =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Bangkok, September 15th, 2025 – The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) has established a dedicated “war room” to urgently address a growing wave of complaints regarding frozen bank accounts, following reports from online vendors and individuals whose funds have been locked due to suspected connections to “mule accounts.” First, for context, see our […] Thai Government Launches War Room to Tackle Fro…

Ministry sets up 'war room' to tackle frozen bank account issues

Ministry sets up ‘war room’ to tackle frozen bank account issuesLegacyThailand’s Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry has launched a dedicated “war room” to handle complaints from people whose bank accounts were suddenly frozen over suspected links to mule account scams. The move follows a surge in cases involving online sellers and everyday users finding their accounts suspended temporarily, while authorities investigate possible fraud li…

BoT, banks, and police hold urgent talks to address ‘Mule Account’ disruptions

Daranee Saeju, BoT Assistant Governor for Payment Systems Oversight and Financial Consumer Protection, explains that only accounts linked to mule account transfers are affected and urges affected citizens to contact AOC 1441 for assistance. PATTAYA, Thailand – The Bank of Thailand (BoT), commercial banks, and the Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD) are holding urgent talks today to address public concerns over the suspension of accounts…