Bangkok: Additional charges have been filed against “Lawyer Tum” in connection with a 39 million baht fraud case, bringing the total to seven charges. Authorities are also preparing to press charges against associates “Nu-San” and believe others may face prosecution. Meanwhile, “Film Ratthaphum” has yet to respond to a summons.
According to Thai News Agency, Pol. Col. Montree Thesakan, the Commander of the Crime Suppression Division, revealed updates on the prosecution of “Lawyer Tum” for allegedly defrauding “Madam Oi.” Investigators pressed additional charges against him in prison on November 28. These charges involve fraud, false reporting, entering false information into a computer system, money laundering, and conspiracy to launder money. The case involves significant sums, including 71 million baht, 5.5 million baht in design costs, and 1.5 million baht for a Mercedes.
Despite being interrogated, Lawyer Tum denied the charges and cited related evidence, necessitating further investigation by authoriti
es. Additional charges are also being prepared for Mr. Nuwat, also known as Nu, and Ms. Sarinee, or San, who are close associates of Lawyer Tum. The case file is reportedly over 80% complete, with efforts underway to submit it to the prosecutor before the detention of the third and fourth defendants. Authorities also suspect additional defendants may be involved.
The case is considered extraterritorial, with some illegal activities occurring outside the country, such as fraud or document transmission. The Crime Suppression Division has informed the Attorney General about these developments.
Authorities have seized 28 million baht from Lawyer Tum’s bank account, linked to the 71 million baht reported by Madam Oi. They have also confiscated Porsches belonging to Lawyer Tum and Mr. Nuwat, and a Benz from Ms. Sarinee. Furthermore, assets including four cars, eight houses, and land owned by Lawyer Tum have been reported to the Anti-Money Laundering Office. Concerning the will of Madam Oi, for which Lawyer Tum is
the executor, no complaints have been filed, leaving it outside the investigation.
In a related development, a subpoena has been issued for Film Ratthaphum to acknowledge charges of attempted extortion, sent to his registered address. He is expected to meet with investigators on December 6. Despite no contact with authorities, his lawyer has filed a daily record to confirm his non-flight status. Authorities emphasize that responding to the subpoena is not an arrest, and no bail is required. Currently, the police do not have the authority to restrict his departure from the country but are maintaining regular monitoring duties.
In other proceedings, Pol. Maj. Gen. Montree reported that on November 28, a victim filed an additional complaint against Mr. Samart at Division 2 of the Crime Suppression Division, alleging extortion of 30,000 baht per month. Evidence collection continues, and authorities pledge to uphold justice for all parties. However, questioning Mr. Samart in prison has not occurred, and no new v
ictims have come forward to file complaints related to the financial trails uncovered by the police.
In a separate case, Ms. Krisanong, or Ms. Patch, allegedly demanded 7.5 million baht from “Boss Paul” of The Icon Group. Boss Paul’s lawyer recently provided additional statements to the police at their request. Investigations are ongoing to verify claims involving a civil servant at the director level, determining whether there was any awareness or false claims of wrongdoing.