Bangkok Post
DSI accepts forex fraud case
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The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has formally accepted a foreign exchange (forex) investment fraud case as a special investigation, citing extensive online solicitation and evidence of widespread financial damage.
Key facts
- Pol Maj Yutthana Praedam, director-general of the DSI, said he signed the order accepting the case as a special investigation under the Computer Crime Act 2007, following findings the illegal forex investment trading was being promoted
- The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has formally accepted a foreign exchange (forex) investment fraud case as a special investigation, citing extensive online solicitation and evidence of widespread financial damage.
- The move comes as part of an expanded probe after the DSI raided 24 locations across Bangkok, Pathum Thani, Samut Prakan and Samut Sakhon on June 16
- The operation resulted in the seizure of more than 65 million baht in cash and high-value assets, including luxury vehicles, gold and diamond jewellery, branded goods, bullion, and foreign currency.
Summary
Pol Maj Yutthana Praedam, director-general of the DSI, said he signed the order accepting the case as a special investigation under the Computer Crime Act 2007, following findings the illegal forex investment trading was being promoted online and reached a large number of investors, resulting in huge losses.
The move comes as part of an expanded probe after the DSI raided 24 locations across Bangkok, Pathum Thani, Samut Prakan and Samut Sakhon on June 16. The operation resulted in the seizure of more than 65 million baht in cash and high-value assets, including luxury vehicles, gold and diamond jewellery, branded goods, bullion, and foreign currency.