Bangkok: Lawyer Witoon Kaengngan, representing ‘Boss Paul’, an executive of The Icon Group Company Limited, confirmed in a recent interview after visiting suspects linked to The Icon Group case, that 10 million baht was paid to a female singer known as K. The payment was allegedly made to prevent her from filing a complaint with the Consumer Protection Police Division.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Witoon stated during his interview at the Bangkok Special Prison that the payment was made to avoid legal action from the singer who threatened to accuse the business of being a direct selling or pyramid scheme. The lawyer was visiting other suspects but could not see ‘Boss Paul’ due to documentation issues. He planned to discuss the company’s operations and the ongoing lawsuit, although specific details were not disclosed to the media.
Mr. Witoon further elaborated that the legal team of The Icon Group is supporting their clients by coordinating on the case and taking care of their mental health during this
challenging time. The focus is particularly on ‘Boss Win’, who is currently battling cancer and requires urgent bail for treatment. Meanwhile, the lawyers are also preparing for potential additional charges related to fraud and the Computer Act, emphasizing that defeating the main charges should render the additional charges irrelevant.
The lawyer confirmed that the evidence of product purchase and delivery would be presented in court, clarifying the operations of The Icon Group amidst allegations. He also mentioned that the public registration for victims seeking compensation from The Icon Group remains open until October 31, 2024, despite the company’s accounts being frozen at present.
In the interview, Mr. Witoon also addressed the extortion incident involving the female singer K., stating that the payment involved was a one-time transaction not split into parts, with an additional 400,000 baht later demanded for miscellaneous costs. He denied any benefits or disadvantages arising from a controversial au
dio clip linked to Boss Paul and the extortion case.
Mr. Witoon also hinted at the complexities of dealing with such allegations, noting that not all businesspeople choose to settle to avoid court cases, but Boss Paul preferred to settle to avoid further complications. The lawyer concluded by asserting that if the Consumer Protection Police Division revokes the company’s license prematurely without allowing them to complete their statements, legal action under Section 157 would be pursued for improper official conduct.