Amlo is investigating the iCon Group scam involving 241 million USDT, an 8-billion-baht cryptocurrency.
Digital Economy and Society Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong ordered Amlo to examine the cryptocurrency transfer. In an early poll, hundreds of thousands participated. A protracted Consumer Protection Board probe is expected by Prasert.
He guaranteed iCon Group commission results next week. Mr. Prasert says the committee has 30 days to finish its CBI inquiry.
Before Warathaphon "Boss Paul" Waratyaworrakul, founder and CEO of The iCon Group, was detained, interior ministry advisor Ekkapop Luangprasert recommended the CPPD to investigate a bitcoin
Mr. Ekkapop stated Ethereum cost 8 billion baht an hour before his detention. He wanted an iCon founder police investigation.
40 Thais and foreigners allege The iCon Group failed to implement their 20 million baht orders. Over 3,000 complaints against one internet marketer.
On Saturday, CIB's Consumer Protection Police Division in Bangkok hosted Thai and international victims' advocate Itthidet Thanetwattana.
Store orders for export, ICon invoices, and victim photos with Mr. Warathaphon were presented.
The 40 victims—20 Asian and 20 European—lost at least 20 million baht, according to Mr. Itthidet. China, Hong Kong, Macau, Italy, Germany, Canada, Estonia, and Luxembourg are their homes. He stated most clients purchased to sell, not become BNSs. Their payout was none.
Homemakers selling Thai items suffered most. Mr. Itthidet claimed ICon's Facebook ads depicting "bosses" enhanced confidence.
A Hong Kong Thai lady sent 1 million baht for collagen, cocoa powder, and coffee. Few goods arrived. Mr. Itthidet stated an agent denied responsibility when contacted. Many sent money but received nothing.
He claimed Chinese and other overseas victims concerned about communication and travel made complaint follow-up tough. Mr. Itthidet advised Thai relatives to testify to police.
The iCon Group gets more complaints. Police investigated 2,910 business pyramid scheme allegations totaling 911 million baht on Saturday.
On Wednesday, Mr. Warathaphon, 41, and 17 others—including celebrities—were detained for public and computer fraud. They denied blame.
Three of few bail requests failed. All 18 suspects are in custody.
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Dead internet theory comes true
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