Bangkok: Mr. Areepong Phuchoum, former Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Energy and former Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, has declared his intent to take legal action against the BIC Group for falsely using his name as an advisor to their board.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Areepong issued a statement addressing the dissemination of false information in online and electronic media, which linked him to organizations allegedly associated with international scammers. The statement clarified that the BIC Group’s website falsely portrayed him as a member of their Board Advisory Board by using his photo, name, and work history without his knowledge or consent.
Mr. Areepong emphasized that he has no connection with the BIC Group or any organization linked to international scams, as suggested in media reports. The misuse of his identity has severely impacted his reputation, prompting his decision to pursue legal action to rectify the situation and safeguard his name.