Bangkok: Cyber police are urgently examining CCTV footage to identify the individual responsible for hiding Jagat coins in Bangkok, enabling participants to hunt for prizes. Recent findings indicate that money has been transferred.
According to Thai News Agency, Pol. Lt. Gen. Trairong Phiwpaen, Commander of the Technology Crime Suppression Division, revealed that during the investigation of Thai participants in the coin hunting activity, which is part of an Indonesian application, a Thai man was discovered to have paid for a package to limit his search area in Bangkok. This individual successfully located coins hidden in the cracks of a wall and a plant pot, later using them to unlock a code for prize money. It was determined that money was transferred from three Thai bank accounts to this participant. Upon questioning, he claimed he was hired to make the transfers, and the details of the employer are currently under investigation.
The Cyber Police Commander highlighted that the coin hunting activity is not yet classified as a criminal offense. The police are awaiting clarification from the Ministry of Interior on whether this activity violates any laws. A definitive response is anticipated soon. He cautioned potential players that the game might not be worthwhile since the prize money could be less than the package cost. Furthermore, there is a potential risk of personal information and phone data being compromised, as players who collected four coins and approached the police have reported being unable to access the application. It is suspected that the game's creator or owner may be aware that the player has provided information to the police via the mobile application.