On January 8, Mr. Sakkasem Nitriyok, spokesperson for the Attorney General, announced that the Office of Special Litigation has officially filed charges against 17 defendants associated with The Icon Group Co., Ltd., including its executives and key figures. The charges stem from allegations of fraudulent activities, violations of direct sales and multi-level marketing (MLM) laws, and computer crimes.
The defendants, including Mr. Waratphon Waratyawaragul (Boss Paul) and others, are accused of operating an unauthorized MLM scheme that misled participants by promising returns based on network recruitment, contrary to legal provisions. Additional charges include fraud, computer data falsification, and financial crimes under multiple laws, including the Direct Sales Act and the Computer Crimes Act.
Two individuals, Mr. Yuranan Phamornmontri (Boss Sam) and Ms. Pichaya Wattanamontri (Boss Min), were not prosecuted following the prosecutor's decision to drop charges against them. The cases against the remaining defendants have been submitted to the Criminal Court, while the decisions on those not charged will be reviewed by the Department of Special Investigation.