In the bustling city of Bangkok, the drama unfolds around Kornkanok “Mae Tuck” Suwannabut, the infamous celebrity online retailer, and her husband, Kanpon Rueang-aram. The couple’s story took a shocking turn on Thursday when authorities seized assets worth an astounding 70 million baht, including a jaw-dropping McLaren sports car and a fleet of other luxury vehicles from their opulent home and companies.
Enter Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong, stage right, who has directed the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) to treat this high-profile fraud case as a special one, accelerating its resolution. This unfolding saga reached a crescendo on a rather mundane Monday when Mae Tuck and her dashing husband were unceremoniously arrested in Bangkok. The allegations include public fraud, the digital deception of inputting false information into computer systems, misleading advertising, and misrepresenting their products and services.
Kanpon now resides at Bangkok Remand Prison, while Mae Tuck currently languishes at the Central Women’s Correctional Institution. Meanwhile, the Consumer Protection Police Division (CPPD) has denied any rumors about summoning the revolving door of celebrities and influencers allegedly linked to Mae Tuck for interrogation.
These whispers suggested that Mae Tuck’s right-hand entrepreneur and social media sensation, Jenuch Bangtoei, had been called in for questioning. The CPPD, however, remains dedicated to assisting the victims while preparing the necessary summons documents.
Come next week, the legal summonses are set to hit the inboxes of those who endorsed and hawked Mae Tuck’s products during her live, spellbinding broadcasts. At the heart of this melodious misadventure is the alleged sale of substandard gold jewelry. As some influencers and glitzy celebrities scramble to provide statements, they categorically deny any fraudulent entanglement.
The Consumer Protection Board has thrown down the gauntlet, giving Mae Tuck’s company until Friday to spill the beans on its business conduct. Whispers of the gold shop’s lack of an online direct sales license have added another twist, as the CPPD probes deeper into the rabbit hole.
On a fateful Thursday, justice in the form of Chief Detective Pol Maj Gen Witthaya Sriprasertpab swept over the couple’s residence nestled in the Ram Intra area of Bangkok, unveiling secrets beneath the gilded veneer. Their swanky vehicles, including that heart-stopping McLaren, were among the plunder from their address on Hathairat Road in Klong Sam Wa district.
Alongside the automotive trophies, bank accounts and various other assets were seized, amounting to a grand total of 70 million baht. A once proudly displayed safe deposit box, bursting at the seams with millions of baht in cash as seen in previous videos by Mae Tuck, had been emptied. The couple claims the cash was spent issuing refunds to unsatisfied customers returning their bling.
Meanwhile, the ever-watchful Anti-Money Laundering Office is reviewing a treasure trove of fraud evidence provided by the vigilant police. Come October 17, the officials will deliberate on whether the couple’s assets deserve a time-out, paving the way for victim restitution.
In this world of glitter and glamour, brandished luxuries, and the seductive pull of the online marketplace, justice takes center stage as Kornkanok and Kanpon navigate the legal minefield ahead.
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