DSI claims Bt28m transferred to account linked to People’s party MP in 2024

15 Sept 04:00 Key points summarised by AI

The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) claims Bt28 million was transferred to a company account linked to People's party MP Pawoot Pongvitayapanu on July 18, 2024, amidst a forex fraud investigation.
MP Pawoot denies any involvement in fraud, explaining the funds were legitimate investments for online gold trading, and expresses readiness to prove his innocence.
DSI officials clarify that Pawoot is not considered a criminal suspect, emphasizing that the revelation of the financial link is not politically motivated.
The DSI's broader investigation into a major forex fraud network has identified 500 victims, leading to raids, seizure of substantial assets, and the freezing of 57 individual and 20 legal entity bank accounts.

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