Kasikornbank Clarifies Fraudulent 7 Million Baht Transfer Slip
Kasikornbank has officially denied the authenticity of a viral 7 million baht transfer slip attributed to Anutin Charnvirakul, citing system limitations.
Bank Statement on Viral Transfer Slip
Kasikornbank (KBANK) has issued a formal statement addressing a viral social media post featuring a transfer slip for 7 million baht, which allegedly involved Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. Following an internal investigation, the bank confirmed that the account number displayed on the slip does not exist within their banking system.
Technical Discrepancies
Beyond the non-existent account, the bank highlighted a critical technical inconsistency: the K Plus mobile banking application has a maximum transfer limit of 5 million baht per transaction. Therefore, a single transfer of 7 million baht via the K Plus platform is technically impossible under current system configurations.
Impact and Context
For residents and visitors in Thailand, this incident serves as a reminder to exercise caution regarding financial information circulating on social media. Fraudulent documents, including doctored bank slips, are frequently used in online scams. It is essential to verify financial transactions through official banking channels rather than relying on screenshots or social media claims.
Status of Investigation
While the bank has clarified the technical impossibility of the transaction, the origin of the doctored slip and the intent behind the social media post remain under investigation. Authorities have not yet provided further details regarding potential legal actions against those responsible for creating or disseminating the fraudulent document.
