AML Office Sends 13 Billion Baht Asset Seizure Case Files to Prosecutor General

Thairath•Society•12h ago

Reader Briefing

Thailand's Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) has submitted four major case files to the Prosecutor General's office, seeking the forfeiture of assets totaling approximately 13.074 billion baht, as part of ongoing investigations into technology crime, transnational crime, and money laundering.

•The Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) has forwarded four significant case files to the Prosecutor General for asset seizure.
•The total value of assets targeted for seizure is approximately 13,074 million baht.
•The cases involve allegations of technology crime, transnational crime, and money laundering, with four key individuals identified in connection with these alleged activities.
•Procedures are underway to have these assets declared the property of the state and ensure timely processing within a 90-day limit.

Overview

•The Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) submitted investigation case files for four major cases to the Prosecutor General's office.
•The total value of assets targeted for seizure is approximately 13,074 million baht.
•The AMLO is pursuing these cases due to suspicions of involvement in technology crime, transnational crime, and money laundering.
•The 90-day timeframe for asset consideration by the Prosecutor General's office began on December 2, 2025, and is expected to conclude by March 1, 2026.
•The Deputy Secretary-General of AMLO, Kamol Sith Wongbut Noi, stated that the committee had ordered the temporary seizure and freezing of assets since December 2, 2025.
•The Prosecutor General's office will establish a working group to examine the assets and facts, with AMLO's assistance, to expedite the process.
•The AMLO plans to publish an announcement in the Royal Gazette allowing victims of these four cases to submit claims for rights protection for asset distribution within 90 days of the announcement.
•These cases are civil proceedings concerning asset forfeiture, separate from criminal proceedings under the responsibility of the Central Investigation Bureau.

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Key Quotes

Anonymous Official

"Confirming consideration within the 90-day timeframe for sure."

ยืนยันพิจารณาตามกรอบเวลา 90 วันแน่นอน

Anonymous Official

"Confidently assure that the Special Cases Office prosecutors will inspect assets and submit requests to court within the set timeframe."

มั่นใจได้ว่า ทางอัยการสำนักงานคดีพิเศษที่รับผิดชอบจะดำเนินการตรวจสอบทรัพย์สินและยื่นคำร้องต่อศาลได้ทันตามกรอบเวลาที่กำหนด

Yeawalak Nontakaew

"Confirming completion within the 90-day timeframe."

ยืนยันว่าดำเนินการให้แล้วเสร็จภายในกรอบเวลา 90 วัน

Anonymous Official

"The 90-day timeframe began on Dec 2, 2025, ending by March 1 of this year, so we are confident the Prosecutor General's office will consider it in time without issue."

กรอบเวลา 90 วันจึงนับตั้งแต่วันที่ 2 ธ.ค. 2025 ซึ่งจะสิ้นสุดภายในวันที่ 1 มี.ค.นี้ จึงมั่นใจว่า ทางสำนักงานอัยการสูงสุดจะพิจารณาได้ทันและไม่มีปัญหาอย่างแน่นอน

Key Entities

Organization

Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO)(ปปง.)ℹ️

The Thai government agency responsible for investigating and prosecuting money laundering and related financial crimes.

Prosecutor General's Office(สำนักงานอัยการสูงสุด)ℹ️

The highest prosecuting authority in Thailand, responsible for reviewing case files and initiating legal proceedings for asset forfeiture.

Special Cases Office(สำนักงานคดีพิเศษ)

A division within the Prosecutor General's Office specializing in handling significant and complex legal cases, including those involving asset forfeiture.

Prince Group

A corporate group founded by Chen Zhi, implicated in a network of online fraud, human trafficking, and cryptocurrency money laundering.

Central Investigation Bureau(กองบัญชาการตำรวจสอบสวนกลาง)

A police agency in Thailand responsible for conducting criminal investigations, from which AMLO's asset proceedings are distinct.

Person

Jim Leake(ยิม เลียก)

An individual whose alleged fraudulent activities are part of a larger case involving the seizure of assets.

Ben Smith(เบน สมิธ)

An individual allegedly involved in fraud and to whom transaction data is linked in connection with asset seizure.

Chen Zhi(เฉิน จื้อ)

The founder and chairman of Prince Group, implicated in a network of online fraud, human trafficking, and cryptocurrency money laundering.

Kok Ann(ก๊ก อาน)

An individual implicated in participating in a transnational criminal organization and money laundering, subject to asset seizure.

Kamol Sith Wongbut Noi(นายกมลสิษฐ์ วงศ์บุตรน้อย)

Deputy Secretary-General of the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO), who provided information regarding the asset seizure process and timelines.

Witthaya Neetitham(นายวิทยา นีติธรรม)

Assistant Secretary-General of AMLO and spokesperson, who clarified the scope of AMLO's involvement in asset proceedings versus criminal prosecution.

Yeawalak Nontakaew(นางเยาวลักษณ์ นนทแก้ว)

Director-General of the Special Cases Office, who is responsible for receiving the case files and overseeing the asset seizure process.

Tangthai Ban Mahing(น.ส.แตงไทย บ้านมะหิงษ์)

An individual involved in one of the four case files being sent for asset seizure, linked to transaction data found by officials.

Eua Angkoon Santirak Yothin(นายเอื้ออังกูร สันติรักษ์โยธิน)

An individual whose assets are targeted for seizure as part of a case involving alleged public investment fraud through a LINE group.

Sawet Aphairat(นายเสวต อภัยรัตน์)

Spokesperson for the Prosecutor General's Office, who confirmed the submission of four case files and expressed confidence in the timely processing.