DSI Probes Forex Scam, Links Emerge to Politician and Actor
Thailand's Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has announced findings in a large-scale Forex investment scam, revealing financial connections to a Member of Parliament and a well-known actor.
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DSI conducted raids on 24 locations as part of an operation against an illegal Forex investment scam network.
DSI announced findings, revealing financial links to MP Phawut Phongwiwattanawut and actor 'Film' Ratthaphum.
MP Phawut's personal account received 28 million baht in transfers from entities linked to the scam network in July 2567.
Actor 'Film' Ratthaphum is identified as a consultant for an illegal Forex brokerage platform.
MP Phawut stated the funds were from gold trading investments and denied involvement in Forex scams.
Victim 'Nam Phet' reported losing over 70 million baht to the scam.
Political figures commented on the case, with the People's Party questioning the DSI's evidence and the Deputy Prime Minister distancing the case from politics.