The Central Investigation Bureau is preparing to issue additional charges against the 18 bosses of ‘The Icon’ related to money laundering under the Anti-Money Laundering Act and other relevant laws.
On October 20, 2024, an update on the ‘The Icon Group’ case revealed discussions among senior police officials, including the Bureau of Special Investigations, to formally charge the suspects with several offenses.
The main charge will involve complicity in money laundering, alongside possible additional charges related to illegal lending and organized crime, due to the suspects operating as a criminal organization.
The investigation team aims to submit formal charges to the suspects currently detained in prison by the end of this week, with a focus on solidifying evidence of their financial activities to substantiate the money laundering allegations.
After the additional charges are filed, the Central Investigation Bureau will consult with the Department of Special Investigation to determine if the case qualifies for their involvement, given its potential complexity as a special case.
Moreover, efforts to expand the investigation may lead to charges against a second group of suspects, involving network members and employees associated with legal documentation relevant to the case.
This article was rewritten from a Thairath’s news article.
