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UNCOVERED: 3 - The Untold Story

Police from the Investigation Division of the Metropolitan Police Bureau (IDMB) have arrested a Buddhist nun on fraud charges for luring people to invest in a fake cloud storage rental business and loading false information on a computer, causing over one billion baht in damage to victims.

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Police lockup no safe space

The Royal Thai Police (RTP) are trying to convince the public that a police inspector's right-hand man, allegedly involved in online gambling and money laundering, simply committed suicide. It is no surprise that only a few people, if any, believe this.

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Celebrity couple arraigned in Forex-3D Ponzi case

Prosecutors have indicted celebrity couple "DJ Man" and his singer-wife "Baitoey" and four others for alleged fraud in the multi-billion-baht Forex-3D Ponzi case.

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Activists want Chaiwat sacked over ‘Billy’ disapperance

Ten human rights organisations have called for the dismissal of senior national parks official Chaiwat Limlikit-aksorn and three others from the civil service for their alleged role in the disappearance and death of Karen activist Porlajee “Billy” Rakchongcharoen nine years ago.

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DSI asks prosecutors to indict Kong Salak Plus CEO

The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has asked prosecutors to indict Panthawat "Nott" Nakwisut, the embattled owner of the now-closed Kong Salak Plus online lottery platform and 16 others on charges of money laundering and gambling.

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Penthouse linked to Forex-3D

A 200-million-baht penthouse belonging to the husband of actress Yadthip Ratchapal has been confiscated for being linked to the Forex-3D Ponzi scheme, the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) said.

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Celebrity couple in Forex-3D crosshairs

The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has formally asked prosecutors to indict a celebrity couple and six others on charges related to the multi-billion-baht Forex-3D Ponzi scheme.

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Investigators await totals in online gambling kingpin's bank accounts

The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has not yet been informed of the amount of money in eight bank accounts frozen in connection with cases against Panthawat Nakwisut, who has been charged with money laundering and colluding in online gambling, according to a DSI press release.

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Court issues arrest warrant for ex-DSI chief

The Supreme Court on Thursday issued an arrest warrant for Tarit Pengdith, the former head of the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), believing he intended to tactically delay court proceedings in a malfeasance case brought against him and three other parties.

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Kong Salak Plus customers assured they will get their lottery winnings

The embattled owner of the now-closed-down Kong Salak Plus online lottery platform has assured his customers he will ensure they receive any winnings due them from this week's draw.

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Under-fire 'lotto chief' closes site, is charged

Panthawat Nakwisut, CEO of the Kong Salak Plus online lottery platform, turned himself in at the office of the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) on Tuesday after being accused of money laundering and providing an online gambling service.

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DSI officials deny graft allegation

Three DSI officials suspected in the Nauru consul embezzlement case turned themselves in to police on Saturday, deputy police national chief Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn said.

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Sidelined DSI chief gives conflicting details

Police say the recently transferred chief of the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has given them conflicting details about alleged bribery involving his five subordinates during a raid on a property occupied by suspected Chinese criminals.

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DSI quizzes Kong Salak Plus lawyer over money trail

A lawyer representing Panthawat Nakwisut, CEO of the Kong Salak Plus online lottery platform, met on Thursday with the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) to discuss suspicious money transfers worth over one billion baht.

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DSI officers suspended in Nauru consul case

The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has suspended five officers accused of embezzlement and bribery in connection with a raid on the home of the former consul-general of the Republic of Nauru in Sathon district.

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Kong Salak Plus CEO says he hasn't fled

Panthawat Nakwisut, CEO of the popular Kong Salak Plus online lottery platform, flew to England on Friday but denied he was fleeing the country to escape legal action over alleged suspicious money transfers.

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DSI unit cut over graft charge

The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has dissolved a newly established intelligence team after discovering five of its officers allegedly took a total of 9.5 million baht after a raid on the former home of the consul-general of the Republic of Nauru in Sathon district on Dec 22.

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DSI must clear up image

On Wednesday, Justice Minister Somsak Thepsuthin made the right call by transferring the director-general of the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), Traiyarit Temahiwong, to the Central Institute of Forensic Science (CIFS).

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Singaporean denies all Forex-3D charges

A Singaporean man arrested for alleged involvement in the Forex-3D online Ponzi scheme has denied all charges, while his Italian-Thai model wife faces a charge of illegally sheltering the suspect.

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Singaporean suspect denied bail

The Criminal Court on Wednesday denied bail to a Singaporean held over alleged connections with the Forex-3D Ponzi scheme.

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DSI chief transferred over alleged bribe taking by DSI officials

Department of Special Investigation chief Traiyarit Temahiwong has been abruptly transferred over the alleged extortion of a bribe by DSI officials and police and subsequent release of 11 Chinese suspects found hiding in a Bangkok house formerly occupied by the consul-general for Nauru.

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MCOT to review online lotto ad contract

PM's Office Minister Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana has instructed executives of state-owned public broadcaster MCOT Plc to review its TV commercial advertising contract made with Kong Salak Plus, an online lottery platform.

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DSI under fire as Chuvit alleges high-level bribery

The raid on the unlicensed Jingling pub in Yannawa district on the night of Oct 26 that found more than 200 clients, mostly of Chinese origin, has now snowballed into allegations of attempts by a soldier, police and officials from the Department of Special Investigation(DSI) demanding bribes from a further…

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Sacked official posed as ex-DSI chief to help Bentley crash-driver

A fired official of the Department of Special Investigation claimed to be a former DSI chief while helping an influential Bentley driver who caused a major expressway crash on Jan 8, according to the real DSI chief.

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Military probing soldier's involvement in police, DSI extortion scandal

An armed forces fact-finding panel is looking into a soldier's alleged involvement in the police extortion of millions of baht in exchange for the release of 11 Chinese suspects found hiding in a former consul-general's house in Bangkok.

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