Bangkok: Lawyer Di Icon has revealed that the funds transferred by ‘Boss Paul’ to ‘Samart’, totaling 2.5 million baht, were mainly intended for charitable donations and lending purposes. The lawyer, Mr. Witoon Kaengngan, who represents Mr. Waratphon Woratworakul, also known as Boss Paul, presented sales representatives from The Icon Group to the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) as witnesses to support the accused.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Witoon stated in an interview that the sales representatives have become victims themselves, suffering from an inability to sell their products due to the legal proceedings. He emphasized that The Icon Company has not engaged in fraudulent activities and that their products have been consistently selling. While numerous complaints have been filed, Mr. Witoon pointed out that there are still many satisfied customers who continue to use and enjoy the products, hence the need for witnesses to testify in favor of The Icon.
Ms. Annie, a 42-year-old sales re
presentative from Buriram, has been with The Icon since 2019 and corroborated the company’s commitment to ethical business practices. She testified that The Icon Company educates its representatives on how to conduct business online and lead moral lives, without resorting to deceitful practices. The ongoing lawsuit has, however, resulted in significant disruptions, with sales representatives experiencing frozen accounts and halted sales, causing considerable distress.
The attorney also addressed the recent arrest of Mr. Samart and his mother by the DSI in connection to money laundering allegations. He questioned the necessity of an immediate arrest warrant, suggesting that a summons could have been issued first. The investigation into money laundering and pyramid scheme accusations remains incomplete. Mr. Witoon clarified that the money transferred by Boss Paul to Mr. Samart’s mother’s account was largely intended for charitable purposes and personal loans, with transactions occurring over three years. He ex
plained that Mr. Samart frequently requested money from his mother due to their familial relationship.
The DSI has planned a detailed announcement regarding the search and arrest operation of Mr. Samart and his mother, scheduled for 2:00 p.m. today.