ECD Police to Update Legal Status of Make Merit Foundation Committee

Matichon•General•16m ago

Reader Briefing

The Economic Crime Suppression Division is considering adjusting the legal status of the Make Merit Organization Foundation committee members.

•Four committee members of the Make Merit Organization Foundation have completed their statements to the police.
•Police expect clarity on whether the legal status of Mr. Apiwut Phumpha and the committee will be adjusted by the afternoon of Monday, November 16.
•Investigations involve land purchases in Pathum Thani and Phuket, as well as financial transactions involving Ms. Panadda.
•Police are awaiting information and documents from Hiso Raya regarding money transfers and seized luxury jewelry.

•Four committee members of the Make Merit Organization Foundation have already provided statements to the Economic Crime Suppression Division.
•Police have questioned land owners regarding properties used to establish the foundation in Khlong 8, Pathum Thani, and pool villas in Phuket.
•Police are currently questioning Ms. Panadda and Mr. Athip regarding the methods of purchase and payment for certain land plots.
•The Economic Crime Suppression Division will hold a meeting to decide if the legal status of Mr. Apiwut Phumpha and the four foundation committee members should be adjusted.
•Pol. Maj. Gen. Tatsaphumi Jarupraphat expects the status adjustment decision to be clear on the afternoon of Monday, November 16.
•Pol. Maj. Gen. Tatsaphumi Jarupraphat stated that Hiso Raya has coordinated contact and is expected to provide information next week.
•Police are collecting evidence of money transfers through the personal account of Ms. Panadda and the account of the Make Merit Organization Foundation.
•After Hiso Raya provides information, the Economic Crime Suppression Division will coordinate with experts or the Diamond Association to verify the authenticity of seized luxury jewelry.

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Economic Crime Suppression Division(ปอศ.)

The police unit investigating the Make Merit Organization Foundation and related financial crimes.

Make Merit Organization Foundation(มูลนิธิองค์กรทำดี)

A foundation whose committee members and financial transactions are under investigation by the Economic Crime Suppression Division.

Diamond Association(สมาคมเพชร)

The professional body the police may coordinate with to verify the authenticity of seized jewelry.

Pol. Maj. Gen. Tatsaphumi Jarupraphat(พล.ต.ต.ทัศน์ภูมิ จารุปรัชญ์)

The Commander of the Economic Crime Suppression Division.

Mr. Apiwut Phumpha(นายอภิวุฒิ ภุมภา)

The treasurer and committee member of the Make Merit Organization Foundation, also known as Angun.

Mr. Pratchawin Boonchup(นายปรัชวิน บุญชุบ)

A committee member of the Make Merit Organization Foundation.

Ms. Panadda(น.ส.ปนัดดา)

An individual whose name appears on land titles and whose personal account was used for transactions.

Mr. Athip(นายอธิป)

An individual whose name appears on land titles being investigated by police.

Hiso Raya(ไฮโซระย้า)

An individual coordinated by police to provide information and evidence regarding money transfers and luxury jewelry.

Pathum Thani(ปทุมธานี)ℹ️

The province where land for the foundation's establishment in Khlong 8 is located.

Phuket(ภูเก็ต)ℹ️

The province where pool villa land involved in the investigation is located.