The Department of Special Investigation has recommended prosecution of 34 people and companies (10 legal entities, 24 individuals) over unlicensed Forex trading and online investment solicitation, with losses reported in the billions of baht. The case includes charges of fraud against the public, operating unlicensed securities brokerage and forex contracts, and money laundering. For a business owner, the practical point is to check licences before paying into or partnering with any online trading or "guaranteed return" scheme, and to verify that any broker is registered with the SEC before moving money.