Thailand's caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul addresses a reception banquet for the International Conference on the Global Partnership against Online Scams in Bangkok, Thailand, Dec. 17, 2025. The International Conference on the Global Partnership against Online Scams commenced here on Wednesday, aiming to forge a more coordinated response and strengthen cooperation in combating transnational crimes. (Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs/Handout via Xinhua)
BANGKOK, Dec. 17 (Xinhua) -- The International Conference on the Global Partnership against Online Scams commenced here on Wednesday, aiming to forge a more coordinated response and strengthen cooperation in combating transnational crimes.
The conference, co-hosted by Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), convened ministerial-level delegates and senior officials from 60 countries, along with representatives from international organizations, civil society, and academia, to align approaches and move from discussion into action.
In his opening remarks, Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow called for closer cooperation and swifter action to rescue and protect victims, clearly distinguish between victims and perpetrators, investigate and prosecute criminal networks, and prevent new victims from slipping into these traps.
Delphine Schantz, UNODC Representative for Southeast Asia and the Pacific, said the meeting took place against the backdrop of a complex, constantly evolving, and globalized organized crime threat, underscoring it as a reflection of Thailand's commitment to international cooperation against organized crime.
The conference included discussions focused on elevating transnational investigations, disrupting the financial channels of criminal networks, and keeping pace with the advanced technologies utilized by these syndicates.
The two-day event is expected to adopt a joint statement on Thursday, demonstrating shared political will to build a sustainable global partnership against cyber-enabled fraud, outlining the outcomes of thematic discussions, and establishing a framework for future collaboration. ■
The International Conference on the Global Partnership against Online Scams is held in Bangkok, Thailand, Dec. 17, 2025. The International Conference on the Global Partnership against Online Scams commenced here on Wednesday, aiming to forge a more coordinated response and strengthen cooperation in combating transnational crimes. (Xinhua/Sun Weitong)
Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow speaks at the International Conference on the Global Partnership against Online Scams in Bangkok, Thailand, Dec. 17, 2025. The International Conference on the Global Partnership against Online Scams commenced here on Wednesday, aiming to forge a more coordinated response and strengthen cooperation in combating transnational crimes. (Xinhua/Sun Weitong)