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The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) will on Friday reveal the names of individuals allegedly linked to a suspected illegal foreign-exchange investment and trading network, amid reports that politicians and entertainment figures could be implicated in the case.

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Thailand seizes 284 tonnes of illegal e-waste and prepares to ship it back to US

Thailand is preparing to return a large shipment of illegally imported electronic waste to the United States after authorities seized the consignment at Laem Chabang Port. The shipment, weighing about 284 tonnes, was confiscated following an inspection by officials from the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), customs authorities, and the…

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Top court jails ex-DSI chief Tarit for 2 years

The Supreme Court on Monday found former Department of Special Investigation (DSI) chief Tarit Pengdit guilty of malfeasance and sentenced him to two years in prison.

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Tarit contests malfeasance suit

Former Department of Special Investigation (DSI) chief Tarit Pengdit has petitioned the Supreme Court to ask the Constitutional Court to rule on the constitutionality of Section 157 and Section 200 of the Criminal Code, under which he has been indicted for malfeasance.

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DSI agrees to look into Stark's finances

The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has agreed to investigate Stark Corporation over suspicions of fraud by its former executives, which came to light after the publicly listed wire and cable maker failed to submit its financial statements in time as required by law.

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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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'Grey' businesses facing crackdown

The Commerce Ministry is investigating 200 companies suspected of acting as nominees for foreign businesses in a move to curb the so-called "grey" market, with a particular focus on restaurants and tourism-related business in four notorious areas of Bangkok.

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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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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.

Bangkok Post

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.

Bangkok Post

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.

Bangkok Post

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.

Bangkok Post

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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Foreigner nabbed over scam

The only foreigner wanted for alleged involvement in the Forex-3D Ponzi scheme was arrested at Phuket International Airport on Monday, according to the Department of Special Investigation (DSI).

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Officials charged with extortion, freeing Chinese suspect

Fourteen police and officials of the Department of Special Investigation have been charged with demanding millions of baht in exchange for freeing a Chinese suspect from a former consul-general's home in Bangkok.

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DSI responds to claims of Chinese bribes over raids

The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) on Wednesday clarified its crackdown operation on Dec 22 on the home of the consul-general of the Republic of Nauru in Sathon district -- which is suspected of sheltering Chinese people wanted by police -- after some seized items went missing.

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DSI to take up ‘Tuhao’ triads case

The Department of Special Investigation will take up the triads case involving Chinese businessman Chaiyanat "Tuhao" Kornchayanant, Justice Minister Somsak Thepsutin said on Thursday.

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Thousands of illegal cryptocurrency mining units seized

Special investigators have seized about 3,500 illegal cryptocurrency-mining units operating from rented buildings in Bangkok and Nonthaburi and stealing vast amounts of electricity.

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'Miners' stealing electricity

The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) raided 50 locations in Bangkok and Nonthaburi and found crypto miners had stolen electricity worth around 500 million baht over the past year.

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Talks aimed at quashing Ponzi fraud

The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) and the Finance Ministry have discussed methods to strengthen their efforts to prevent Ponzi schemes, says Fiscal Policy Office director-general Pornchai Thiraveja.

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More suspects to be summonsed on Forex-3D charges

The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) will summons six more people to answer investment scam charges in the Forex-3D online fraud case, a senior official said on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

Joint operation nets 26 illegal cars

The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has seized 26 supercars illegally imported from England as part of Operation Titanium, a years-long investigation aiming to track down the vehicles and those involved in the crime, said Justice Minister Somsak Thepsutin.

Bangkok Post

Police charge celebrity couple

Pattanapon "DJ Man" Minthakhin and his singer-wife Suteewan "Baitoey" Thaweesin on Wednesday reported to the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) to acknowledge three charges in connection with the Forex-3D online Ponzi fraud.

Bangkok Post

DJ Man, singer Baitoey hear charges in Forex-3D case

Pattanapon “DJ Man” Minthakhin and singer-wife Suteewan “Baitoey" Thaweesin on Wednesday reported to the Department of Special Investigation to acknowledge three charges in connection with the Forex-3D online Ponzi fraud, and were later released.

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