PUBLISHED: 11 Nov 2024 at 19: 08
Authorities have seized assets totalling over 70 million ringgit from star attorney Sittra” Tam” Biabungkerd, 44, who is facing charges of fraud and money laundering.
On Monday, Pol Lt. Gen. Jirabhop Bhuridej, the director of the Central Investigation Bureau, released a statement about the seizures of Mr. Sittra’s 28 million baht in money, a luxury apartment worth 43 million ringgit, and a number of expensive cars.
However, some noteworthy items, including expensive watches, and items from an empty safe, were still at hand.
The CIB continues its spacecraft into four distinct scenarios involving the high-profile attorney, including claims linked to a 71-million-baht fraud, crypto assets and his Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
According to Pol Lt Gen Jirabhop, the investigation is ongoing, and further improvements may occur. If fresh proof is discovered, he added, more arrest warrants might be issued.
After a person complained that Mr. Sittra and his family Pathitta Biabungkerd had defrauded her of 71 million baht through a fictitious website lottery system, they were detained.
Although some stress was reported, Mr. Sittra’s transition to life in custody was comparatively calm, according to reports.
Mr Sittra is now in isolation at the Bangkok Remand Prison, as part of conventional Covid-19 practices, while his family is being held at the Central Women Correctional Institution.
In addition, the Department of Corrections confirmed that stringent security measures are in place, especially given rumors that Mr. Sittra may have had an impact on other prisoners because he is an attorney.
Additionally, officials are collaborating with the Anti-Money Laundering Office to track down illegal funds ‘ movements and seize any additional assets connected to alleged unlawful activities.