Thai police raid Chabad, Jewish institutions in Bangkok amid ongoing foreign business investigation
Bangkok Chabad emissary Rabbi Nechemya Wilhelm said that Chabad welcomed the investigation and remained confident that its activities complied with Thai law.
Thai authorities conducted raids on three Jewish institutions in Bangkok, including the Chabad Bangkok Foundation, a Chabad kindergarten, and the Jewish Association of Thailand. The Special Investigation Department (DSI) of Thailand's Justice Ministry is investigating a network of businesses and assets linked to Israeli nationals, with suspicions that Thai nationals were used as nominees to conduct business activities and hold assets in violation of the law.
The raids, involving over 10 investigative and law enforcement agencies, focused on Chabad-connected institutions and resulted in the identification of three Myanmar nationals suspected of working without valid permits, who are expected to be deported.
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