SEC – Office of the Provincial Administrative Organization inspects unauthorized business operators. Opened a booth at the financial technology show at the department store. Invite people to use the service
As the Office of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has received information from the public and related parties that Found an unauthorized digital asset business operator. Including foreign digital asset business operators coming to persuade people to invest or use services. By setting up a booth at the financial technology exhibition at a shopping mall and the SEC has visited the area to investigate such actions and collect evidence.
The SEC cooperated with the Economic Crime Suppression Division (ECC) to inspect booths opened at the financial technology exhibition. Found business operators who may be considered to be operating securities businesses. futures contract or a number of unauthorized digital assets. Additional evidence has been collected. And if there is an action that is considered a legal offense under the supervision of the SEC, it may be prosecuted according to law. which is punishable by both imprisonment and a fine And if it is considered an action that may violate other laws, the SEC has a process for coordinating with relevant agencies to take further action.
The SEC would like to warn the public and investors to be careful when using services with securities business operators. Derivatives business and unauthorized digital asset businesses Including digital asset business operators from abroad. Because they will not be protected by law. There is also a risk of being deceived (scam). We would also like to warn organizers who have booths to display at the event to be careful of allowing unauthorized business operators to use their booths. Because it may also be considered a supporter of wrongdoing.
Citizens and investors can check the list of licensed business operators at www.sec.or.th or through the "SEC Check First" application. And if you have any clues about suspicious operations, please notify the "SEC Public Service Center" at 1207 or through the Facebook page. “SEC Office” or SEC Live Chat at the SEC website.-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency