Bangkok:The Central Investigation Bureau has seized accounting evidence and is investigating the financial transactions of the "Good Deeds Organization," indicating that all board members will be prosecuted for wrongdoing.
According to Thai News Agency, the Commissioner of the Crime Suppression Division stated that within two days, there will be clarity regarding summonses or arrest warrants for individuals involved in the illegal transfer of funds from the "Good Deeds Foundation."
Pol. Lt. Gen. Nattasak Chaowanasai, Commander of the Central Investigation Bureau, revealed progress in the investigation into the financial transactions and operations of the "Good Deeds Organization" foundation. Ms. Panadda Wongphudee (Boom Panadda) and her husband are allegedly involved in its management. He confirmed that investigators are diligently gathering all evidence. The issuance of summonses or arrest warrants for Ms. Panadda, her husband, and other related individuals is still under thorough examination. A meeting to finalize the case file is expected within 1-2 days. He emphasized that prosecution will proceed if evidence shows complicity in wrongdoing.
Regarding news reports linking the financial trail to naval officers, an in-depth investigation confirms no naval officers are involved. Mr. Num-Kanchai Kamnerdploy met with officials to provide information and cooperate with investigators. The Economic Crime Suppression Division has outlined three main charges fraud against the public, violations of the Computer Crime Act, and money laundering. Police are gathering evidence to determine applicable offenses, especially concerning soliciting donations for misuse, disseminating false information, and converting illegally obtained assets.
In the case of Boom Panadda's husband, Chang-ae, who was sued for fraud by Boom Panadda but is serving as a witness for the Economic Crime Suppression Division, the Commissioner of the Crime Suppression Division emphasized keeping the cases separate. The fraud case is handled by the victims, while the ECSD manages the Good Deeds Foundation case. Both divisions must gather complete evidence before determining guilt.
Officials will rely primarily on forensic evidence and verifiable financial trails to prove the truth in cases where financial transactions occur without other directors' knowledge. Accounting records will reveal the entire truth.
Regarding media reports of a possible scam akin to those by fraudulent gangs, this remains under investigation. Police have questioned well-known figures or celebrities first due to the case's large scale, focusing on tracing the financial trail from major donors to expedite evidence gathering before expanding to other areas.