Securities and Exchange 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. Targeted enforcementBetween Jan 1 and March 31, the regulator filed five criminal cases involving 37 offenders, covering market manipulation, fraud, false disclosures, and unlicensed business operations. 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 08:51 UTC