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Crime Fugitive Woman Arrested After 10 Years on the Run in Notorious Ponzi Scheme
Picture courtesy of Matichon. A 60-year-old woman wanted in connection with the infamous UFUN Ponzi scheme has been arrested after more than a decade on the run. Ms Sasinkarn was apprehended by officers from The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) and the Consumer Protection Police Division (CPPD) in Bang Na, Bangkok. Ms Sasinkarn was wanted under an arrest warrant issued by the Criminal Court in June 2015 on charges of “fraudulent public borrowing” and “participation in a transnational criminal organisation”. Authorities allege she played a significant role in luring victims to invest in UFUN, a company that operated under the guise of a direct sales and health product business but was, in reality, a classic pyramid scheme. The UFUN scheme, which operated between 2013 and 2015, promised unusually high returns to investors and encouraged members to recruit new participants to earn commissions. Ms Sasinkarn was reportedly a prominent figure in the operation, delivering persuasive presentations and personally receiving over 19 million baht from investors. She is also believed to have transferred at least 5.2 million baht to affiliated companies. Following the initial investigation, authorities discovered that Ms Sasinkarn had gone into hiding and later became a white-robed lay nun at a religious centre in Chachoengsao province. Although she evaded arrest once during a police raid, officers continued investigate her movements. Eventually, she was apprehended by authorities and was taken into custody for formal prosecution. During interrogation, Ms Sasinkarn denied all charges and declined to provide testimony to the police, opting instead to contest the allegations in court. The UFUN case is considered one of the largest Ponzi schemes in Thai history, with over 2,400 victims and total losses exceeding 356 million baht. The judicial process has already seen 32 individuals sentenced to 20 years in prison by the Supreme Court, following revisions made by the Appeal Court. Seven ringleaders were initially sentenced to 50 years, while 15 others received 20-year terms. The Supreme Court upheld convictions for 32 defendants and ordered them to collectively repay the full amount to the victims. The arrest of Ms Sasinkarn marks a significant step forward in closing the chapter on a case that has haunted thousands of Thai citizens for over a decade. Authorities have reiterated their commitment to bringing all remaining fugitives to justice. Adapted by Asean Now from Matichon 2025-06-10 -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 10 June 2025
Man Gunned Down Outside His Home in Cold-Blooded Execution in Surat Thani Picture courtesy of Khaosod. A 35-year-old man was shot dead in front of his home in what police suspect was a premeditated killing, after he was called out to speak with the gunman late evening in Surat Thani province. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363162-man-gunned-down-outside-his-home-in-cold-blooded-execution-in-surat-thani/ -
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Crime Man Gunned Down Outside His Home in Cold-Blooded Execution in Surat Thani
Picture courtesy of Khaosod. A 35-year-old man was shot dead in front of his home in what police suspect was a premeditated killing, after he was called out to speak with the gunman late evening in Surat Thani province. Police Lieutenant Colonel Anirut Polrak, deputy investigating officer of Khiri Rat Nikhom Police Station, received reports of the shooting at around 21:00, on 8 June. He responded to the scene with Superintendent Colonel Narong Rakprathum, forensic investigators, and local rescue personnel. The fatal shooting occurred in Moo 8, Tham Singkhon Subdistrict, Khiri Rat Nikhom District. Officers arriving at the scene found the victim, identified as Mr. Natthaphong, lying on his back in front of his home.The victim had sustained a fatal gunshot wound to the forehead and authorities confirmed he died at the scene. According to the victim’s wife, a white Toyota sedan had pulled up outside their home shortly before the shooting. The driver exited the vehicle and called her husband to come outside for a brief conversation. Moments later, without warning, the man pulled out a gun and fired three shots at point-blank range before fleeing the scene in the same vehicle. The number plate could not be identified. Police have launched a full investigation to determine the motive behind the murder. Officers are gathering evidence, reviewing nearby CCTV footage and questioning potential witnesses in an effort to trace the gunman. Authorities have vowed to track down the perpetrator and bring him to justice. Adapted by Asean Now from Khaosod 2025-06-10 -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 10 June 2025
Elderly Wild Elephant Receives Emergency Treatment in Khao Sok National Park Picture courtesy of Komchadluek. A 70-year-old female wild elephant is receiving emergency medical care after collapsing in a palm oil plantation near the boundary of Khao Sok National Park in Surat Thani province. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363161-elderly-wild-elephant-receives-emergency-treatment-in-khao-sok-national-park/ -
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Finance Foreign Nationals Face Account Bans in Bangkok Bank Crackdown
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Bangkok’s Roads Are a Bloody Joke Now — Mates, It’s a Crime Scene Out There
What I miss most about Bangkok - the portable table-top bars along Sukhumvit that appeared after sundown. I met some great temporary friends as the atmosphere was always pleasant. No pressure to "buy me a drink" though I was more than happy to accomodate any freelancer who caught my eye. When they "cleaned up" Bangkok, they also eviscerated the very thing that made Bangkok stand apart from other large cities around the world.
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