Officials from Laos, including Lao Development Bank, have asked the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) to investigate false allegations on social media linking the bank to money laundering.
The Lao delegation on Friday met CIB commissioner Pol Lt Gen Natthasak Chaowanasai to discuss possible legal action against users who alleged the bank had facilitated money laundering for scam networks, online gambling websites and other illegal businesses.
Pol Lt Gen Natthasak said agents would determine whether the posts had violated the law.
The officials also requested an update on a major investment fraud case involving foreign nationals who were reportedly duped.
Losses in this case are estimated to be more than 1 billion baht.
The CIB chief said several Lao nationals were among the victims.
