FBI, Royal Thai Police strengthen international alliance to dismantle cyber fraud networks, boost intelligence-sharing and protect millions worldwide.
WASHINGTON/BANGKOK: In a major push against transnational cybercrime, the United States and Thailand have intensified their joint efforts to dismantle scam centre networks that have defrauded victims of billions of dollars while exploiting forced labour across Southeast Asia.
The initiative gained momentum as FBI Director Kash Patel and the Royal Thai Police jointly hosted the Regional Summit on Scam Center Compounds and Transnational Organized Crime, bringing together more than 100 representatives from 18 countries to coordinate action against organised criminal syndicates.
During the summit, FBI Director Patel thanked Thailand for co-hosting the event and reaffirmed America’s commitment to working closely with Thailand and international partners to eradicate scam compounds operating across the region.
Authorities noted that these criminal enterprises not only target American citizens through sophisticated financial scams but also rely on human trafficking, forced labour and exploitation, making the issue a global security challenge requiring coordinated international action.
The summit focused on strengthening intelligence-sharing, enhancing cross-border law enforcement cooperation and laying the groundwork for future bilateral and multilateral operations aimed at dismantling scam networks at their source.
Officials said the expanded collaboration is expected to improve global enforcement capabilities, protect vulnerable communities and contribute to safer societies in both the United States and Thailand while curbing the growing menace of organised cyber fraud worldwide.
