Abstract:Thailand's Department of Special Investigations (DSI) is planning to seek the extradition of Eddy Polgari, a Hungarian, and Daryl Cai Yonghui, a Singaporean, among 16 suspects involved in the financial investment scam Forex-3D.
The Forex-3D case has had many victims, with more than 9,000 investors complaining to DSI, involving a total investment of around 2 billion baht, but it is believed that the actual number of investors is much higher and could be as high as 20 billion baht.
Thailand Has Issued Arrest Warrants for the Fugitives
The Thai Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for the two fugitives the last Tuesday at the request of DSI after learning that they had left the country.
The Hungarian left Thailand on January 14, 2020, and the Singaporean flew out of Thailand on October 25.
The remaining 14 suspects have given themselves to DSI.
Several Thai Celebrities Participated in the Scam
This case involved many stars, actors & actresses, singers, and celebrities, such as Savika ‘Pinky’ Chaiyadej, the female protagonist in the Thai TV series Wong Wian Hua Jai. Pinky and her family were involved in the Forex-3D and made over 2 billion baht in profits.
The star couple Pattanapon 'DJ Man' Minthakhin and his wife Suteewan 'Baitoey' Thaweesin took advantage of being a celebrity and encouraged people to invest in the forex scam.
The actor Krating, who has appeared in such TV series as Just A Man, The Crown Princess, Pramook, and Death Dealer, was the head of one of the main teams in the Forex-3D and had 17 underlings.
They were all indicted for allegedly defrauding the public and violating Computer Crimes Act. Savika, her mother, and her brother were remanded in custody after the court denied their request for bail.
Forex-3D was a Famous Scam Last for Several Years
Forex-3D founder Apiruk Kothi founded RMS Familia with some friends and created Forex-3D website in March 2015. They lured people into investing in CFD futures here and promised a 10% monthly profit, provided that people don't withdraw their money in the first three months.
The company claimed that it employs a team of professionals and uses artificial intelligence technology to manage the funds invested. In addition, existing investors who successfully recruit new investors would receive special bonuses. However, all of these were parts of Ponzi schemes.
Several Thai celebrities participated in the program, using their popularity to persuade new investors to join them.
The truth was revealed in late 2018 when Forex-3D ran into capital liquidity problems and delayed monthly dividend payments. The situation lasted for several months, prompting nervous investors to refund.
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