DSI Takes on $1B Crypto Scam Case; Hunt for Perpetrator Intensifies

MGR Online•Society•9d ago

Reader Briefing

Authorities are investigating a significant cryptocurrency investment scam, with victims seeking the return of billions and the apprehension of the main suspect.

•Victims of the 'Acme-Worawat' crypto investment scam, amounting to billions of baht, have officially lodged a complaint with the Department of Special Investigation (DSI).
•The case has been designated a special case by the DSI, indicating its severity and complexity.
•Authorities are pursuing an international arrest warrant (Red Notice) for Worawat Naknaewdee, also known as Acme, who is believed to be in Dubai, UAE.
•The scam involved alleged public fraud through fake cryptocurrency investments, causing losses of billions of baht to approximately 1,000 victims.

Overview

•Victims, accompanied by Dr. Thanakhun Jitt-itsara, visited the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) on May 6.
•The case involves alleged public fraud through cryptocurrency investment scams orchestrated by Worawat Naknaewdee, also known as Acme.
•The total loss reported by victims amounts to billions of baht, with approximately 1,000 individuals affected.
•The Economic Crime Suppression Division (ECSD) has forwarded the case file to the DSI for consideration as a special case.
•Dr. Thanakhun Jitt-itsara urged DSI to expedite the freezing of assets obtained through the fraudulent scheme for eventual compensation to victims.
•Authorities are seeking to issue a Red Notice through Interpol to apprehend Worawat Naknaewdee from Dubai, UAE.
•The investigation is expanding to include individuals close to Worawat Naknaewdee, including his wife, who is a well-known actress.
•Dr. Thanakhun expressed concern over the financial distress faced by victims, with some resorting to borrowing and experiencing severe mental anguish.

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Key Quotes

Dr. Thanakhun Jitt-itsara

"More importantly, regarding financial trails, the public cannot access or help verify them, so we hope state officials will act fairly."

ยิ่งสำคัญไปกว่านั้นเรื่องเส้นทางการเงิน ประชาชนไม่สามารถเข้าถึงหรือช่วยตรวจสอบได้ จึงหวังว่าเจ้าหน้าที่รัฐจะดำเนินการอย่างเป็นธรรม

Dr. Thanakhun Jitt-itsara

"I am not afraid of being sued by him because I don't want the victims to continue suffering."

กรณีที่ตนถูกเขาฟ้อง ไม่กลัว เพราะไม่อยากให้ผู้เสียหายต้องทนทุกข์ทรมานต่อไป

Key Entities

Organization

Department of Special Investigation (DSI)(ดีเอสไอ)ℹ️

The Thai government agency responsible for investigating and prosecuting major criminal cases, including the 'Acme-Worawat' crypto scam.

Economic Crime Suppression Division (ECSD)(ตำรวจ ปอศ.)

The police division that initially investigated the 'Acme-Worawat' crypto scam and forwarded the case file to the DSI.

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)(สำนักงานคณะกรรมการกำกับหลักทรัพย์และตลาดหลักทรัพย์ (ก.ล.ต.))ℹ️

The regulatory body that filed a complaint against the operator of website 1000x.live for digital asset and public fraud violations.

Person

Acme-Worawat(แอ็คมี่-วรวัฒน์)

The alleged perpetrator of a multi-billion baht cryptocurrency investment scam, also known as Worawat Naknaewdee.

Dr. Thanakhun Jitt-itsara(อี้ แทนคุณ)ℹ️

President of the Peaceful Democratic Club, who is assisting victims in their complaint to the DSI.

Ms. Arunsri Wichawut(น.ส.อรุณศรี วิชชาวุธ)

Director of the Special Case Management Bureau at the DSI, who received the victim's complaint.

Mr. Worawat Naknaewdee(นายวรวัฒน์ นาคแนวดี)

The main suspect in the multi-billion baht cryptocurrency investment scam, also known as Acme.

Place

Dubai, United Arab Emirates(นครดูไบ สหรัฐอาหรับเอมิเรตส์)ℹ️

The current inferred location of the main suspect, Worawat Naknaewdee, prompting extradition efforts.

Law

Website 1000x.live(เว็บไซต์ 1000x.live)

The platform associated with the digital asset violations that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a complaint against.

Computer Crime Act(พ.ร.บ.คอมพ์ฯ)ℹ️

A Thai law under which legal action is being taken against the perpetrators of the 'Acme-Worawat' crypto scam, in addition to fraud charges.