Bangkok: The government, in collaboration with a global network, has shut down over 115,000 fraudulent URLs in a crackdown on transnational scammers. This significant action, aimed at thwarting cybercriminals, underscores a concerted effort to ensure there is no safe haven for fraudsters operating online.
According to Thai News Agency, the initiative was revealed by Ms. Ratchada Thanadirek, spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office, who highlighted the government's intensified efforts to combat cybercrime and transnational crime. The Online Anti-Fraud Center (AOC) successfully blocked 115,584 online scam URLs from October 1, 2025, to May 20, 2026. This included 3,961 URLs blocked reactively and 111,623 URLs proactively disabled through vigilant monitoring and investigation of scam networks before they could victimize citizens.
This achievement results from a collaborative effort involving Thai agencies and over 25 global organizations and networks. This includes 15 foreign law enforcement agencies such as Interpol, the FBI, and the UK's National Crime Agency (NCA), alongside private technology companies like Meta. Their cooperation facilitated the exchange of intelligence, tracking of financial flows, and apprehending masterminds behind transnational organized crime networks.
The spokesperson further stated that international cooperation not only bolsters the effectiveness of suppressing call center gangs and scammer networks but also plays a vital role in assisting victims of human trafficking and online fraud. It also supports the coordination of safe repatriation for those affected, highlighting Thailand's proactive stance in addressing transnational crime in collaboration with the global community.
Thailand is set to ratify the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime by December 2026, aiming to strengthen international cooperation in tackling increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.
Ms. Rachada affirmed that the government will persist in its crackdown on call center gangs, online scam networks, black market accounts, and transnational money laundering operations. These efforts are intended to close all channels used by fraudsters and enhance security for the public.