Thai Govt Reports Success in Online Crime Crackdown, Freezing Over 1 Million Accounts
The Thai government announced progress in its online crime crackdown, reporting the freezing of over 1 million illicit accounts, which has reduced scam damages by 42%. Online transaction fraud is particularly prominent, with working-age individuals being the primary targets.
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