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Former Miss Universe CEO Flees to South America as Court Issues 2-Year Prison Sentence for $1M Fraud

Former Miss Universe CEO Jakkaphong 'Anne' Jakrajutatip was sentenced to two years in prison without probation over fraud charges by a Bangkok court linked to a nearly $1 million bond investment.

International Business Times UK

Arrest warrants issued for scandal-hit Miss Universe owners in Mexico and Thailand

Anne Jakapong Jakrajutatip and Raúl Rocha Cantú face legal action over fraud and trafficking allegations

The Independent UK

Where is Anne Jakrajutatip? Thai Tycoon Reportedly Flees To Mexico Amid $930K Fraud Case

Thai tycoon and Miss Universe co-owner Anne Jakrajutatip is now the subject of an arrest warrant after failing to appear in court over a $930k fraud case, amid reports she has fled Thailand for Mexico.

International Business Times UK

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Bangkok court issues an arrest warrant for Thai co-owner of Miss Universe pageant

A court in Thailand has issued an arrest warrant for Jakkaphong “Anne” Jakrajutatip, a co-owner of the Miss Universe Organization, in connection with a fraud case

The Independent UK

Miss Universe Controversy 2025: JKN Creditors Allege Irregularities in Asset Sale, Request SEC Investigation

JKN creditors demand an SEC probe into a 'suspicious' Miss Universe sale, alleging a 'backwards' contract date is proof of a 7 billion baht debt escape plot.

International Business Times UK

Anne Jakrajutatip Out, Mario Bucaro In as SEC Fraud Probe Rocks Miss Universe

Anne Jakrajutatip resigns amid SEC fraud probe as Mario Búcaro takes over Miss Universe, marking a new chapter for the global pageant organisation.

International Business Times UK

JKN prospers by purchasing global brand

SET-listed JKN Global Group, a media and content conglomerate, says the firm's takeover of the Miss Universe beauty pageant brand can potentially expand its content and commerce businesses.

Bangkok Post

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A Thai media mogul and transgender activist has bought the Miss Universe competition

Chakrapong "Anne" Chakrajutathib, who controls JKN Global Group, purchased the organization for $20 million. She's a celebrity in Thailand who is outspoken about being a transgender woman.

WEKU

Thai transgender businesswoman buys Miss Universe Organisation for $20 million

Anne Jakapong Jakrajutatip says she hopes to ‘evolve the brand for the next generation’

Evening Standard

JKN shares soar on Miss Universe deal

Shares of JKN Global Group Plc jumped 25% on Thursday, with turnover more than 30 times their normal daily average, a day after the company announced it had acquired the firm that runs the Miss Universe pageant.

Bangkok Post

JKN acquires Miss Universe for $20m

SET-listed JKN Global Group, a content distribution and service provider, has reached a deal to acquire the Miss Universe beauty pageant business and secure a licence agreement for the show for an investment of up to US$20 million (760 million baht).

Bangkok Post

JKN acquires Miss Universe Organization

JKN Global Group sealed a deal to acquire Miss Universe Organization (MUO) from IMG Worldwide at US$14 million, its chief executive officer Jakkaphong "Anne" Jakrajutatip said on Wednesday.

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