Another arrest in 16 billion baht healthcare fraud case
This morning, a woman involved in the 16 billion baht medical fraud case linked to Thon Buri Healthcare Group founder Doctor Boon Vanasin was taken into custody.
Police identified the suspect as an investment broker who had previously left Thailand but returned. Media reports later identified her as 39 year old Kotchaporn Suwannakut.
Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong interrogated the suspect today, April 16, at the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) and confirmed that she was the 15th suspect apprehended out of 16 involved in the case. Dr Boon remains the only suspect not yet apprehended and is currently on the run outside Thailand.
DSI Director-General Yutthana Praedam noted that two of the three suspects who had fled Thailand have now been captured.
His deputy, Police Captain Wisanu Chimtrakool, mentioned that assistance from allies facilitated the return of the woman suspect but did not provide further details. Wisanu further stated that there are currently 605 complainants in the fraud case.
Investment brokers allegedly encouraged clients to invest in healthcare initiatives spearheaded by Dr Boon. Complainants reported investing approximately 16 billion baht, with no returns received, reported Bangkok Post.
Boon Vanasin, founder of THG, is wanted for fraud and related charges for allegedly misleading investors in medical projects and forging loan documents. While he is in China, his wife and daughter surrendered to Thai police, denying involvement and claiming forgery.
Previously, he had issues with regulators for spreading false information regarding THGโs stock and a supposed large vaccine acquisition.
In other news, a steel company in Thailand, Xin Ke Yuan Company Limited, is under a criminal investigation by the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) for allegedly forging over 7,000 fake tax invoices totalling more than 200 million baht.
Officials from Regional Revenue Office 3 filed a formal complaint with the DSI on April 3rd, accusing the steel manufacturer of fraudulent bookkeeping between July 2015 and March 2017.
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