Nakhon ratchasima: A businesswoman has filed a complaint against a well-known lawyer, alleging that he defrauded her of 71 million baht through an investment in an online lottery platform. The complaint was lodged at Pak Chong Police Station in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, accusing the lawyer of fraudulent activities.
According to Thai News Agency, the victim, referred to as Ms. Chatuphol, claimed that the lawyer manipulated her into investing in what was presented as a government lottery ticket sales project. The businesswoman had initially hired the lawyer’s company as a legal advisor for her businesses in Thailand and abroad, with a monthly retainer of 300,000 baht. Over time, a personal rapport developed between the two parties, leading to a significant level of trust.
The lawyer allegedly convinced Ms. Chatuphol that he had secured a government lottery ticket quota from a reputable source, which he intended to sell online. Persuaded by the proposal and seeing it as a potential investment for her son, th
e businesswoman agreed to proceed with the venture. Subsequently, the lawyer opened a bank account in his name, where he transferred funds amounting to more than 71 million baht from Ms. Chatuphol’s account.
Despite paying for programming services to develop the online lottery platform, Ms. Chatuphol reported that she received no updates on the project’s progress. This prompted her to terminate the contract with the lawyer’s company on January 25, 2024. By September 1, 2024, the delivery date outlined in their agreement, Ms. Chatuphol had yet to receive the promised lottery system.
In a bid to recover the funds, Ms. Chatuphol authorized her lawyer to demand the return of the 71 million baht, but no reimbursement was forthcoming. Consequently, the lawyer was empowered to file a formal complaint to ensure legal action against the accused lawyer.
In response to the allegations, the prominent lawyer took to Facebook, posting a statement that appeared to dismiss the claims and challenge the credibility of the a
ccusations.