Bangkok: The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has announced that they must wait for the Special Prosecutor to schedule a meeting with the two primary suspects, known as "Boss Sam" and "Boss Meen," before proceeding with legal action in the high-profile ICON Group case.
According to Thai News Agency, a spokesperson for the DSI disclosed that the Special Prosecutor's Office is in the process of summoning the two individuals to face charges based on the ruling of the Attorney General. Should they fail to comply with the summons, the DSI will be directed to ensure their presence.
Pol. Lt. Col. Woranan Srilam, serving as the DSI spokesperson, provided clarity on the procedural steps following the Attorney General's decision regarding the ICON Group fraud case. Despite a dissenting opinion from the DSI Director-General, the Attorney General has opted to move forward with indicting Boss Sam and Boss Meen, the central figures implicated in the case. The Special Cases Division within the Public Prosecutor's Office is tasked with arranging a meeting to formally charge the suspects. Non-compliance by the suspects will lead to the DSI being instructed to present them before the public prosecutor at the Criminal Court. Thus, the current phase involves waiting for the scheduling of this crucial meeting.
The Special Cases Division of the Public Prosecutor's Office initially decided against indicting Boss Sam and Boss Meen, citing a lack of sufficient evidence. However, Pol. Col. Yutthana Praedam, the DSI Director-General, contested this decision, advocating for their indictment on serious charges similar to other cases involving "Boss" figures. Following legal protocol, the dissenting opinion was referred to the Attorney General, who ultimately ruled in favor of indicting both suspects.
The ICON case has seen the DSI conclude its investigation, recommending charges against the company and 18 additional suspects. The case involves over ten thousand victims, with reported damages surpassing 3 billion baht. Furthermore, complaints have been lodged with the DSI from victims located abroad, adding an international dimension to the ongoing legal proceedings.