Bangkok: Two close associates of “Lawyer Tum” have been detained by the Central Investigation Police following a fraud case involving 39 million baht of Madam Oi’s money. The police have objected to bail for the accused and have coordinated with Bangkok Special Prison to seek an interview with Lawyer Tum.

According to Thai News Agency, the Central Investigation Bureau apprehended Mr. Nuwat, also known as Nu, age 34, a close friend of Lawyer Tum, and Ms. Sarinee, age 32, Nu’s girlfriend. They face charges of fraud, violations of the Computer Act, and money laundering related to the funds belonging to Madam Oi. After an overnight interrogation, the police transported both suspects in a van to the Ratchada Criminal Court for detention. Attempts by reporters to elicit comments about the money from the suspects were met with silence as they were led into the van.

The investigators have opposed granting bail to the defendants, citing concerns that they might interfere with evidence or attempt to flee, given the d
efendants’ history. Pol. Lt. Col. Suwat Saengnum, deputy commander of the Central Investigation Bureau, stated that while the statements from both suspects were useful, the investigation team remains skeptical, as substantial evidence is already present in the case file. The authorities are also making arrangements to interrogate Lawyer Tum, also known as Mr. Sittra Biabangkerd, regarding the substantial sum involved in the case.