Massive Crackdown: Over 135,000 Fake Accounts Blocked in Thailand Since Early 2025
Thailand’s Fight Against Online Fraud
Thailand’s Anti-Online Crime Center (AOC 1441) reported the results of a major campaign against online fraud for the first quarter of 2025.
According to Deputy Government Spokesperson Sasikarn Wattanachan, the AOC has been actively cracking down on fraudsters who use fake accounts — so-called “drop accounts” — for money laundering and operations with illegal gambling platforms.
Key Operation Figures
| Metric | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Blocked | 135,279 drop accounts |
| Arrested | 869 suspected account holders (January 1 – March 31, 2025) |
Monthly Arrest Statistics:
- January — 219
- February — 325
- March — 325
Since the launch of the AOC Center in November 2023:
- Total accounts blocked: 582,548 fake accounts
- Total arrests: 5,399 individuals
Who Is Conducting the Blocking
The operation is carried out by the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society through the AOC 1441 Center.
Notably, the published statistics do not include data from the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) or commercial banks — the actual number of blocked accounts may be even higher.
Liability for Fake Accounts
Sasikarn Wattanachan reminded the public: handing over your bank account to others for use
in fraudulent schemes is a criminal offense. The penalties include:
- Up to 3 years of imprisonment
- Or a fine of up to 300,000 baht