Behind the Thai scam: Politicians, NS, millions of baht in bribes revealed!

The large-scale pyramid scheme involving the iCon Group caused a stir in Thailand when the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) discovered a series of mysterious financial transactions between the group's executives and the mother of a high-ranking politician.

On November 25, 2024, information about a large-scale multi-level fraud involving the iCon Group is stirring up public opinion in Thailand. Recently, the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) discovered a series of unusual financial transactions between the executives of the iCon Group and the mother of a high-ranking politician known as "S", including an amount of more than 100 million baht (about 73.5 billion VND).

The incident became even more infuriating when the suspects included not only high-ranking officials but also three famous actors in the Thai entertainment industry, including a famous actress.

The connection between the directors of iCon and the mother of politician “S” has attracted great public attention. The Department of Special Investigation said that although the politician’s mother was elderly and unemployed, the financial transactions worth millions of baht could not be reasonably explained. This further raised suspicions of a large-scale bribery, as the directors of iCon Group - including Mr. Paul and Mr. Peter - transferred huge sums of money into the politician’s account.

The question is: How could high-ranking officials and their relatives accept money without any explanation? Is this a sign of a web of corruption that exists within the Thai government and elite? And what’s more, the involvement of famous artists in this case has opened a debate about the role of the entertainment industry in social scandals.

The suspects’ defense lawyers have requested more time to prepare documents to counter the charges, but this has not dampened public anger. Thai netizens have immediately voiced their anger at the suspects, especially those in the entertainment industry, claiming that they have used their fame and power to engage in illegal activities.

Many people expressed disappointment that famous actors and artists could be involved in such wrongdoing, especially when they are people with strong influence in society. Thailand is known for its thriving entertainment industry, but now it is facing a scandal that could seriously affect the image of this industry.

Meanwhile, the number of victims in the scam has reached 9,000, with a total loss of about 2.95 billion baht. This makes the case even more serious, as not only officials but also many ordinary people have been caught up in this case. The Special Investigation Department has requested assistance from international legal agencies to expand the investigation, and is concerned that if not handled promptly, the suspects may flee abroad.

Many people are questioning whether the officials were really clean when the bribes were transferred to their relatives' personal accounts, or whether this was just a "serious and systematic" case that the investigation agency is trying to clear up. Fans of movies and entertainment now feel betrayed by the people they once idolized, making this scandal more painful than ever.

In particular, many people wonder whether Thailand is truly determined to clean up its politics and entertainment industry, when scandal after scandal has occurred without any strong action being taken. However, with 18 suspects currently in custody, thousands of victims and billions of baht in damages, this case will certainly continue to be a controversial topic, and there may be more shocks ahead. Does Thailand really dare to confront the corruption and fraud that are rampant in politics and the entertainment industry?

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