BANGKOK, Thailand – Cyber police have formed a special investigation team after the personal data of Thailand’s prime minister, cabinet ministers and senior Interior Ministry officials was leaked online. Investigators say the leaked information appears to have originated from systems operated by the Department of Land Transport and the Department of Provincial Administration. Authorities will summon officials responsible for the two agencies’ IT systems to determine how the breach occurred and identify those responsible.
On Aug. 5, Lt. Gen. Surapol Prembut, Commissioner of the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB), said the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society formally filed a complaint on August 4, requesting cyber police investigate the online disclosure of senior government officials’ personal information and bring those responsible to justice. A dedicated task force has been established, led by Maj. Gen. Thinakorn Rangmat, Deputy Commissioner of the CCIB. Preliminary findings indicate the leaked data is linked to systems belonging to the Department of Land Transport and the Department of Provincial Administration. Investigators will question relevant officials and IT administrators from both agencies, examine system access records and trace the source of the breach to determine its cause and pursue legal action against those responsible.
