Bangkok: The Department of Provincial Administration has mandated village headmen and subdistrict heads to oversee activities related to iris scanning for coins, aiming to prevent potential public deception. The Department emphasized that this exercise is not affiliated with any data collection efforts by the Central Registration Office.
According to Thai News Agency, the Department of Provincial Administration issued a public announcement after receiving reports about a group utilizing an iris scanning device named Orb. This group has been collecting citizens' identities for verification purposes at department stores, subsequently enticing individuals to engage with an app in return for cryptocurrency valued between 500-1,000 baht.
The Department's investigation revealed that the iris information collection is not associated with the Central Registration Office, the Department of Provincial Administration, or any governmental body. As a precaution, administrative officials, kamnans, and village headmen are urged to disseminate information locally and monitor these activities to protect the public from fraud. The Technology Crime Suppression Division (Cyber Police) is currently assessing the potential implications.
Citizens who feel deceived or witness illegal activities can seek assistance at the provincial or district Damrongtham Center or by calling the Damrongtham Center hotline at 1567.