All 18 suspects in the Icon Group cases have been arrested and are being interrogated by investigators from the Central Investigation Bureau.
The company is under investigation for allegedly running a pyramid scheme with nearly 370,000 members. More than 1,100 people who claim to be affected by the investment fraud have already filed police complaints, with estimated damages exceeding 400 million baht.
Deposits and digital assets worth 125.5 million baht have been seized from Waratpon 'Boss Paul' Waratworakun and three other individuals from the company. Authorities also seized 63 rai of land in Pathum Thani belonging to the company, estimated at around 1 billion baht, along with luxury watches and cars worth more than 100 million baht from the suspects.
The initial charges against Waratpon and others include fraudulent activities against the public and the dissemination of false information through electronic means. The Department of Special Investigation has accepted the Icon Group case for investigation, as it involves offenses stipulated in the Special Investigation Act.
The government has also set up a fact-finding committee to investigate allegations that state officials have been involved in extorting and accepting bribes from the company.
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More shootings in Cambodian city of Bavet. A city absolutely overrun with scam compounds, modern slavery and illegal betting companies increasingly linked to European football clubs.
#Cambodia#Thailand: A Tale of Two Kingdoms’ Opposition Parties! Who learns from whom? Let’s delve into Thai politics, from the dissolved Future Forward & Move Forward Parties to the rise of the People’s Party. Any insights and inspirations for 🇰🇭democratic journey? #Politikoffee
Did you all notice the lack in public outrage over the attack in Moscow, juxtaposed to past acts of terror?
The masses already forgot they changed their profile pictures to French flags in 2015 after the 11/13 attacks.
It confirms the sheep are only outraged when instructed.
82% of Cambodian youths does not care about politics! An unsurprising yet very concerning trend, considering politics play a central role in all aspects of people’s lives within a governance system, in which checks and balances are absent.
Join us for this week's forum on Political Parties & #ElectionKH in 🇰🇭 featuring Mr. Yem Ponhearith, former MP & Chairman of Commission on Education, Youth, Sport, Religious Affairs, Culture & Tourism. RSVP: https://t.co/nywGeHKgSy
🌏 Join us for a discussion on the impact of IFIs in Cambodia! Explore their roles, achievements, and the youth perspective on their investments. Let's delve into the Cambodian Country Partnership Framework through an engaging questionnaire. Register now: https://t.co/nywGeHKOI6
Diving into the depths of public discourse on the #MekongRiver – where ideas flow like its waters. 💬 Joining our film screening and discussion to navigate the currents of environmental, economic, and geopolitical concerns. 🌊🗣 Register Now: https://t.co/OXvMhE3afu
The topic of #corruption was so attractive to women and youth at the #Politikoffee Weekly Forum last Sat 👏🏻 More verbal commitments and actual results should be produced by the 7th cabinet and other stakeholder to enhance public services, economic growth and more.
Happy International youth day! A day before the celebration, Youth from various regions gathered following a stakeholders, MoEY CSO … ! They observed that, Fear and Environment are the vital components preventing youth to participate in solving social issues! U think so?
Drank coffee, talked public policy.
Thanks to @Politikoffee for catching up this morning. Open and respectful debate and discussion delivers better policy outcomes.
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The wait is over!
Together with the @Politikoffee and Banteay Srei, we are calling all enthusiastic young leaders to apply for KAS-Political Empowerment Academy 2023.
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