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Hong Kong police arrest 8 after fake concert tickets sold for B2.7m
South China Morning Post, Published on 20/06/2025
» Hong Kong police have arrested eight suspects aged as young as 20 in a crackdown on a cross-border syndicate that allegedly sold fake concert tickets for a total of HK$650,000 (2.7 million baht), with the South China Morning Post learning that Taiwanese star Jay Chou's fans were among those targeted.
Saudi artists marvel at surprise patron: their own rulers
AFP, Published on 29/06/2022
» AL-ULA (SAUDI ARABIA): In one of Saudi artist Ahmed Mater's best-known works, a silhouette of a gas pump morphs into a man holding a gun to his head –- a clear critique of oil's damaging influence.
How an informant and a messaging app led to global sting
Reuters, Published on 08/06/2021
» JAKARTA: It took $100,000-plus expenses, and the opportunity for a reduced prison sentence, for the smartphone developer to collaborate with the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) in 2018 and kick-start Operation Trojan Horse, according to a court document.
UN report: North Korea stole $300m in crypto to fund nukes
AFP, Published on 10/02/2021
» SEOUL: North Korea has stolen more than US$300 million worth of cryptocurrencies through cyberattacks in recent months to support its banned nuclear and ballistic missile programmes, according to a confidential UN report.
Laos bust-up sparks boxing match dare, pavement spies cash in
News, Mae Moo, Published on 23/02/2020
» Sia Po's cash splash turns nasty
Crypto crime tipped to go through roof
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 31/08/2018
» Crimes involving cryptocurrencies are expected to increase in the near future as Thailand is still badly in need of personnel equipped with knowledge and modern technology to deal with cybercrime, a seminar was told Thursday.
A brand-new vehicle for fraud?
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Tamm Yingcharoen and Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 20/08/2018
» The recent arrest of Jiratpisit "Boom" Jaravijit over allegations of a bitcoin fraud worth 797 million baht has fuelled misunderstandings about cryptocurrencies as Thailand deploys one of the most advanced legal frameworks in the world for utilisation.
Digital asset trading faces 7% VAT levy
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/03/2018
» Investors who make digital-asset-related trades will be liable for a 7% value-added tax (VAT), on top of the 15% withholding tax on capital gains and returns from such investments, when the new law is enforced.