Bangkok: DSI continues to investigate victims of ‘The Icon’ both domestically and internationally. ‘The Icon’ case involves fraud and money laundering offenses impacting more than 300 domestic victims and victims from 10 other countries.

According to Thai News Agency, the Department of Special Investigation has pursued charges against The Icon Group Company for fraudulent activities under the Royal Decree on Fraudulent Loans to the Public. The case, registered as Special Case No. 119/2567, has led to the indictment of The Icon Group Company Limited and 19 others. Despite this progress, 30 victims from 10 countries remain uninvestigated, along with numerous domestic victims. The Director-General of DSI has approved further investigation into three special cases-domestic money laundering, offenses outside the Kingdom, and domestic victim cases-with Pol. Lt. Col. Wisanu Chimtrakul leading the investigation team. The Attorney General has also appointed six public prosecutors to participate in these investigations.

Yesterday, Pol. Lt. Col. Wisanu disclosed that the Informal Financial Business Division held a meeting to establish guidelines for investigating international victims, totaling 30 individuals. The investigation team collaborates under the International Criminal Cooperation Act B.E. 2535 with countries like Japan, Sweden, and Australia. They are expediting the investigation of victims’ testimonies and financial trails of associated individuals, coordinating with the Anti-Money Laundering Office regarding asset seizures. Deputy Attorney General Watcharin Phanurat urged swift evidence collection and potential legal actions if evidence implicates accomplices.

For special case 18/2568, Pol. Lt. Col. Anon Unthrichan, as the case secretary, highlighted that many victims have not yet filed complaints. The investigation team urges victims to register complaints and update the case database. Ms. Prim Sariya is tasked with forwarding investigation queries to the Special Case Operation Division to expedite processes and minimize victim expenses. Evidence indicates solicitation by team leaders who benefit from these offenses. Clear evidence will prompt charges against these individuals, and the Informal Financial Business Case Division promises periodic public updates on the operation’s progress.