Crusader for crime victims faces money-laundering charges
Cybercrime police arrested crime victims’ rights activist Atchariya Ruengrattanapong outside a boxing stadium in Samut Sakhon on Saturday on charges including money laundering.
Lawyer Atchariya Ruengrattanapong was arrested on Saturday in Samut Sakhon on charges of money laundering, fraud, computer fraud, and illegal gambling. Police say the high-profile rights activist allegedly used donated funds to place bets on Muay Thai fights at a boxing stadium. The Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau apprehended Mr. Ruengrattanapong at the Siam Om Noi Boxing Stadium in Krathum Baen district.
The arrest stemmed from complaints about alleged misuse of public donations for gambling. Investigators claim financial records show he handled transactions totaling over 350 million baht through online networks, including two bank accounts with nearly 400 million baht in combined transactions and a third account with over 168 million baht.
Some donors reported threats from Mr. Ruengrattanapong after they planned to file complaints. Police are investigating others allegedly involved and plan to pursue legal action.
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