Bangkok: Prosecutors state they acted within the framework of the asset seizure law; "Lawyer Tum" prepares to appeal.

According to Thai News Agency, prosecutors confirmed that they did not rush the filing of the asset seizure request against "Lawyer Tum," stating that it was within the 90-day timeframe stipulated by law. They specified that the seized assets, valued at over 73 million baht, were to be returned to "Jae Aoy," and that they are preparing to appeal the court's dismissal within 30 days.

Mr. Suthep Yiamsiri, a special expert prosecutor in the Special Cases Division 2, revealed details regarding the seizure of assets belonging to Mr. Sittha Biabangkerd, or "Lawyer Tum." He stated that the seized assets comprise two parts. The first part, case number F26/2568, was received by the prosecutors in February 2025 and a hearing was filed on March 10, 2025. These assets include money in bank accounts, a residence, and land, totaling over 71 million baht. The second part, case number F145/2568, was later submitted by the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) on July 30, 2025. This part includes 23 personal items, such as branded handbags and a laptop, seized from the residence, valued at over 2.6 million baht. Previously, the AMLO had seized assets twice, but the prosecutors combined them into a single case due to the same underlying offense: fraud against Ms. Jatuporn Ubollert, or "Jae Aoy." He confirmed that this seizure is a result of that consolidation. The objective is to retain the property for ret urn to the victim, not to forfeit it to the state. As for the criminal case, it will be contested based on the principle of "gift given out of affection."

The prosecutor confirmed that they did not rush the filing of the petition because the law mandates that it must be filed within 90 days of the asset seizure date, and the basis of the criminal and civil cases are separate.