Commission ramps up crackdown on investment scamsAnek: Regulators to remain resoluteThe Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has intensified law enforcement actions to reinforce market credibility, as a sharp rise in investment scams, largely driven by social media, emerges as a growing systemic risk. Regulators have warned that financial losses from investment fraud have now exceeded those from online shopping scams, underscoring the increasing scale and sophistication of illicit activities targeting retail investors. Data from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) shows a significant surge in scam-related activity during the first three months of the year. These include impersonating public figures and regulators, creating convincing personal profiles, and deploying fake investment platforms that simulate real-time trading and profits. In the first quarter, authorities imposed civil penalties in three cases involving six offenders, while four cases involving 18 offenders reached settlement agreements.

Source: Bangkok Post April 10, 2026 04:50 UTC