BANGKOK: Ekniti Nitithanprapas (pic), Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, announced that the Ministry of Finance has established the Connect the Dots task force, chaired by Deputy Finance Minister Vorapak Tanyawong. The team includes representatives from the Bank of Thailand (BoT), Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO), and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
The main mission of the task force is to trace unexplained financial flows in the country’s payment accounts to identify links to call centre gangs, fraudsters and grey money networks. They will coordinate with the Technology Crime Prevention and Suppression Committee (Scammer Task Force) to share intelligence and findings.
“Last week, informal discussions were held," said Ekniti. "The Connect the Dots task force will link overlapping data related to grey money, scammers, and nominees. Financial and identity information from the Department of Provincial Administration and Ministry of Commerce will also be considered. The task force aims to have clear measures in place by December.”
A ministry source added that the task force has already held preliminary discussions, and it is expected that clearer guidelines and measures on investigating unexplained financial flows will be developed soon. These will help relevant agencies work more efficiently and effectively, with ongoing coordination planned in the coming weeks. - The Nation/ANN
