Bangkok:Police are accelerating the collection of evidence to prosecute suspects in the second phase of the case involving donations to charitable organizations.
According to Thai News Agency, the Economic Crime Suppression Division (ECSD) police are urgently gathering evidence to prosecute suspects in the second phase of the embezzlement case involving donations to the "Doing Good" foundation. It is expected that the suspects may include both foundation board members and construction contractors. Meanwhile, the Department of Corrections clarified that the reception of "Boom" and "Got" was conducted according to standard initial reception procedures, treating them equally with all other inmates.
Currently, both inmates have been sent to the reception area for quarantine as a preventive measure against infectious diseases. Boom is in the area pending trial at the Central Women's Correctional Institution, and Got Athip is in Zone 2 of Bangkok Special Prison. The Department of Corrections confirms that the care of all inmates is in accordance with the law, transparently, and adheres to the standard of systematic care for basic rights. Regarding family visits, they can be conducted after the quarantine period (5 days), every day except Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays. Relatives visiting must be individuals whose names have been registered with the Central Women's Correctional Institution, and the number of visitors is limited to no more than 10 people.
Pol. Col. Nitichot Penjamras, Deputy Commander of the Economic Crime Suppression Division, revealed details of the investigation into the embezzlement of donations to the "Doing Good Foundation" Phase 2. He stated that investigators are currently gathering evidence and considering all individuals who received transferred funds from the donation account. They may be summoned to provide evidence to verify the facts. This process is expected to take some time. Regarding the case against Boom and her husband, investigators are collecting every social media post the two suspects made to solicit donations, incorporating them into the case file for thorough investigation. Some aspects of the investigation are being confirmed by the existing evidence.
In cases where donors wish to request a refund after discovering that the money was misused, the assets seized from the suspect will initially be transferred to the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) for distribution. Once the case is concluded, victims can file a petition to protect their rights.
Lawyer Decha Kittivithayanant revealed that Phase 2 includes individuals who may be summoned for questioning and could face legal action, such as the three board members of the Ong Tham Dee Foundation. In addition, there are also "Chang Ae" and "Chang M", construction contractors who received money transfers. If these two contractors cannot explain the source of the funds, they risk facing charges as well.