DSI dispatched officials to participate in the ASEAN cybercrime conference to exchange experiences and prepare for global cyber threats

During January 22-25, 2024, Police Major Yutthana Praedam, Deputy Director General, Acting Director General, Department of Special Investigation, assigned Ms. Patamaporn Krisanayuth Sirivatcharapaiboon, Director of Technology and Cyber Crime Division 1, and Mr. Ekachai Puangpronpitak, Director of Technology and Cyber Crime Division 2, to travel abroad for official duties. Their mission was to participate in a conference aimed at enhancing capabilities in preventing and combating cybercrime in Southeast Asia, held in Cebu City, Republic of the Philippines.

The conference was organized by the UNODC Global Program on Cybercrime of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). It aimed to share information and analyze case studies related to cybercrime. Discussions were held to exchange knowledge on preventing, prosecuting, and combating cybercrime, with the goal of enhancing cooperation between law enforcement agencies for greater efficiency. Officials from law enforcement agencies in Southeast Asian countries, including Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand, participated in the conference, with over 30 attendees in total.

Ms. Patamaporn, Director of Technology and Cyber Crime Division 1, stated that the conference was a valuable opportunity to exchange information and experiences in preventing and combating cybercrime with law enforcement agencies in the Southeast Asian region. The topics discussed and shared during the conference included strategies to prevent cyber-attacks, techniques for investigating cybercrime cases, and approaches to international cooperation in combating cybercrime. These insights will assist the Department of Special Investigation in enhancing its capabilities and developing effective strategies to deal with cyber threats.

Additionally, Mr. Aekachai, Director of Technology and Cyber Crime Division 2, commented on his participation in the training, stating that cybercrime poses a threat to global security due to the rapid expansion of technology and communication. International cooperation is crucial, as cybercrime often transcends borders. Therefore, law enforcement agencies in the region should collaborate to exchange information and experiences and coordinate efforts to investigate and prosecute cybercriminals effectively.

The Department of Special Investigation of the Ministry of Justice cooperates with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in various aspects. This includes supporting the organization of the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Conference, aiding the operations of the Anti-Human Trafficking Center, investigating sexual offenses and exploitation of children online, and developing database systems, among others. Continuous participation in various UNODC training programs has equipped the special case inquiry officials with knowledge and skills that have been effectively applied in their investigations. This has led to the successful apprehension of suspects in several significant cases.