Accountant Stabbing Tied to Massive Mine Embezzlement: ฿39 Million Found Under Bed

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In a dramatic turn of events, police have arrested a man in connection with the attempted murder of a female accountant, a crime believed to be linked to the embezzlement of over 103 million baht from a mining company in Chonburi province.

Police from Ban Chang Police Station, Rayong province, led by Pol. Col. Tanongsak Khammat, in coordination with Region 2 investigators, uncovered a sophisticated fraud and attempted cover-up involving falsified financial documents and violent intimidation.

The scandal came to light earlier this year when two employees of a prominent mining firm in Si Racha, Ms. Orasa and Ms. Rawiwan, allegedly created fake documents to divert company funds into an account of a shell company for personal use. The embezzlement, believed to have started on 15 January, quickly escalated into a criminal conspiracy.

Just a week after the fraud was discovered, Ms. Orasa was brutally stabbed and left seriously injured in a resort in Chachoengsao province. Investigations identified three suspects: Mr. Jeerasit (31), who has now been arrested, along with Mr. Athiwat and Ms. Rawiwan, the alleged mastermind of the attempted murder, aimed at silencing her accomplice.

In a breakthrough, officers raided the residence and condominium of Mr. Natthaphon, the husband of Ms. Rawiwan. There, they found 39 million baht in cash hidden under a mattress. Mr. Natthaphon confessed the money originated from the embezzlement. Police have seized the funds and intend to return them to the defrauded company. He faces charges of receiving stolen property.

Mr. Jeerasit, who was wanted for attempted murder, was tracked down and captured in Ban Chang district. During initial questioning, he admitted to knowing Ms. Rawiwan since childhood and claimed he had been lured to the resort for drinks. A heated argument allegedly broke out, leading him to stab Ms. Orasa. He denies involvement in the financial fraud and claimed he fled, believing the case had gone cold, only to be arrested upon returning home.

Meanwhile, Ms. Rawiwan, a central figure in both the fraud and the stabbing, is believed to have fled the country to the Middle East. Authorities are now working with international agencies to locate and extradite her.

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  Adapted by Asean Now from Daily News 2025-07-11