Appeals Court upholds life term for ex-Revenue chief in Bt3bn VAT fraud

13 Sept 14:59 Key points summarised by AI

The Appeals Court affirmed life sentences for former Revenue Department director-general Sathit Rangkhasiri and senior official Supakit Ryokan for their roles in illegally approving over Bt3bn in VAT refunds.
Sentences for two company executives were also upheld, and all four convicts were ordered to return the three billion baht in tax refunds to the Revenue Department.

Nationwide crackdown launched on illegal nominee shareholders and land holdings

Today 15:20 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul initiated a nationwide crackdown on illegal Thai nominee shareholders in foreign-run businesses and land holdings to safeguard national interests.
The government will integrate efforts across all relevant agencies to target illicit foreign operations, forced sales of illegally acquired property, and high-risk land ownership schemes.
Key strategies include auditing suspect land and building holdings, establishing a long-term monitoring system, and cross-referencing data from various authorities to trace ultimate beneficial owners.
Prime Minister Anutin emphasized that no influential figures or corrupt officials are above the law, promising straightforward prosecution, asset seizures, and protection for enforcing officers.
Beyond land ownership, the integrated crackdown will also extend to tackle transnational crimes, including drug and human trafficking.