DSI Urges Google, Apple to Remove Illegal Loan Apps
Thailand's Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has requested Google and Apple to remove illegal loan applications from their respective app stores. These apps are reportedly acquiring personal information from users and engaging in public shaming of debtors or persistent debt collection tactics.
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