Bangkok:The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) has announced the prosecution of the "Do Good Foundation" following an investigation by Division 4 of the Economic Crime Suppression Division (ECSD). Investigators detained "Boom Panadda" and her husband "Got," who were remanded to the Criminal Court. The investigation revealed that the suspects allegedly transferred and misappropriated donated funds into their personal accounts.
According to Thai News Agency, a press conference was held at the Central Investigation Bureau, where officials disclosed details of the prosecution. The investigation highlighted that the suspects transferred and diverted donated money for personal use. It was also reported that they utilized these funds for personal expenses.
Adisak Srisang, the lawyer representing Petch (or Got Athip), stated that the case will follow due process. He emphasized that any wrongdoing will be addressed, and he will not provide media interviews to avoid disrupting the judicial proceedings.
Pol. Maj. Gen. Suwat Saengnum, Deputy Commander of the CIB, and Pol. Maj. Gen. Tatsaphum Jarupraj, Commander of the ECSD, led the press conference discussing the prosecution. The investigation uncovered that the suspects used their public image to solicit donations under the guise of social welfare work. They allegedly posted on Facebook to collect donations to accounts in their personal names, misleading the public into believing they were contributing to a legitimate cause.
A search of Boom's luxury residence, one of four targeted locations, led to the seizure of valuable assets, including jewelry and 32 designer handbags. The investigation found that the donated money, exceeding 800 million baht, was used for various personal expenditures such as credit card debt repayment, luxury goods purchases, mutual fund investments, and construction of luxury properties in Phuket and Pathum Thani. Funds were transferred to contractors, then returned to the suspects' accounts, and utilized to purchase land in several provinces.