Courtesy Report with Zoom Meeting within ASEANAPOL Secretariat with JCLEC on 08 May 2026

Courtesy Report with Zoom Meeting within ASEANAPOL Secretariat with JCLEC on 08 May 2026

The online meeting held on 8 May 2026, chaired by Pol. Snr. Col. Dr. Kongkrissada Kittithiraphong together with representatives from the Jakarta Centre for Law Enforcement Cooperation (JCLEC), focused on strengthening regional cooperation and capacity building under the ASEAN Scam Centre Team (ASCOT) initiative.
The discussion highlighted the development of specialised training programmes to enhance ASEAN’s collective efforts in combating cybercrime, online scams, phishing activities, and emerging digital threats across ASEAN Member Countries.

Participants agreed on the proposed concept note and timeline for curriculum development, with contributions from anti-scam representatives of Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Brunei, together with dialogue partners. The curriculum development meeting is scheduled to take place in Jakarta in June 2026, while the official launch is expected during the ASEANAPOL Conference in Manila in July 2026.

The meeting also introduced several new initiatives under ASCOT, including the design of an official ASCOT uniform and a reward system recognising operational achievements such as arrests, dismantling scam syndicates, and rescuing victims.

The programme is expected to further strengthen regional cooperation and enhance operational readiness in addressing online scam activities across the ASEAN region.