Thai police seek Interpol Red Notice for 'Ben Smith'

10 Sept 19:49 Key points summarised by AI

Thai police have requested an Interpol Red Notice for businessman Benjamin Mauerberger, also known as 'Ben Smith', who faces fraud and money laundering charges.
Mauerberger allegedly defrauded numerous investors of approximately one billion baht through various projects, including real estate and energy ventures.
He is also accused of laundering money for transnational scam syndicates operating out of Cambodia.
Currently believed to be in the United Arab Emirates, Mauerberger fled Thailand last year, with a Thai Criminal Court issuing warrants for his and his wife's arrest.

DSI to question friend of Kong Salak Plus CEOs over ฿100m bank transfer

Today 04:09 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's DSI has summoned Tantai Narongkoon, a business associate of Kong Salak Plus CEO Panthawat Nakvisut, concerning a ฿100 million bank transfer found in his account.
Investigators suspect Panthawat transferred the funds to Tantai to conceal the money's source, as no reciprocal transfers from Tantai to Panthawat's account have been identified.