Officials have transferred 17 suspects from The Icon Group to the Bangkok Special Prison and the Central Women’s Prison after the Criminal Court denied them bail due to concerns that they might flee and tamper with evidence.
On October 17, 2024, at the Criminal Court, the investigation team from the Consumer Protection Crime Suppression Division brought the suspects before the court and opposed their bail request. Subsequently, some of the defendants’ lawyers filed a request for bail.
The court ultimately rejected the bail request, noting that the case involved an organized scheme with designated roles, affecting a wide range of individuals. This decision was influenced by objections from the investigation team and victims, alongside concerns about potential flight risks, tampering with evidence, and broader societal impacts, leading to the denial of temporary release.
At 8:30 PM, officials transported the 17 suspects to Bangkok Special Prison, using two vehicles—one for female detainees and another for the male detainees. They will undergo separate confinement processes, with female detainees being sent to the Central Women’s Prison.
This article was rewritten from a Thairath’s news article.
