Mrs. Pornanong Budsaratragoon, Secretary-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), participated in a press conference on the progress of the investigation into the memorandum of understanding (MOU) with foreign investors by the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (MDES), as well as the special investigation into the iris scanning case to receive cryptocurrency coins. More than 1.2 million individuals were deceived and had their iris data—classified as sensitive personal data—scanned and collected. The press conference was held on 30 January 2025 at the MDES New Building, Government Complex.

Other participants in the press conference included Pol. Lt. Gen. Ruthphol Naowarat, Minister of Justice; Mr. Chaiyanok Chidchob, Minister of Digital Economy and Society; Pol. Maj. Gen. Yuthana Phaedam, Director-General of the Department of Special Investigation (DSI); Pol. Capt. Surawut Rangsae, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Special Investigation (DSI); Mr. Wittawat Sukantharos, Director of the Narcotics Crime Division; Pol. Col. Surapong Plengkham, Secretary-General of the Personal Data Protection Committee (PDPC).

The SEC is closely cooperating with relevant agencies to investigate the facts and take legal action in all aspects of this case, in accordance with the laws under its authority, with priority given to protecting the public and investors. The SEC will continue to monitor the progress of the investigation, and if any legal violations are identified, it will take strict action within its authority to strengthen confidence and ensure the safety and integrity of Thailand’s capital market and digital asset ecosystem.