According to reports, after being accused of association with a multinational fraud group, Thailand’s Deputy Treasury Minister Tanjaon announced his resignation on October 22. But he insisted that he had no relationship with the fraud group and had never participated in any fraudulent activity, “My reason for resignation was to keep the government running the country” and he also warned that he would take legal action against those who distort the facts and spread false information.
According to the report, an independent investigative organization released an investigative report on October 21 that directed Tanjaon and his wife to Cambodian fraud group. According to the investigative organization, several Thai political figures including Tanjaon and his wife were linked to Cambodian fraud network. The investigative organization said that Tanjaon’s wife obtained $3 million worth of cryptocurrency from a Cambodian criminal network, and that the criminal network was linked to South African citizen Benjamin Morberg (also known as Ben Smith). Benjamin was allegedly a core figure involved in Cambodia’s complex financial network, which was the long-term target of the investigative organization. In addition, it was that Tanja was also listed as an adviser to the Cambodian BIC group, and that the BIC group was suspected of being linked to Cambodia’s money laundering network.
Reports said that on October 21, Thai Prime Minister Anutin asked Tanyawong to submit a formal written explanation on "his alleged connection with a fraud group." When asked if Thailand would specifically investigate personnel related to the Prince Group in Cambodia, Anutin replied: "We are investigating everyone."
Regarding "his relationship with Benjamin," Tanyawon explained that the two had no business dealings and "our relationship is limited to the children being in the same school." He also emphasized that he had no relationship with BIC Group. "I admit that I met with the chairman of BIC Group, but I am not an adviser or executive of their group." Tan Yaweng explained. As for the "wife receiving cryptocurrency," he insisted that his wife did not have a cryptocurrency account at all and had never received any money. It is reported that Tanyawong eventually submitted a three-page document.
At the 21st Cabinet meeting, Anutin directly ordered Tanjaon to give written explanations on the report. Insider insiders in the government revealed that Anutin’s order was very direct and without compromise. Anutin said no one should use political facilities to protect those who are suspected of cyber fraud or gray funding activities. He also reminded cabinet members that fighting cyber fraud must be a national priority.
It is that Anuntin also met with U.S. Ambassador to Thailand Robert Frank Godk on the 21st. After the two meetings, Anuntin made strong statements and vowed to eradicate the Cambodian fraud network that infiltrated Thailand.
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