Arrest warrants issued for renowned doctor and eight others in fraud and money launde

Police have issued arrest warrants for a prominent 86-year-old doctor, his wife, daughter, and six associates in connection with charges of fraud and money laundering, November 23. Six suspects have been apprehended, while the doctor, reportedly fleeing to China in September, and two others remain at large.


The investigation, led by the Metropolitan Police Division 1, uncovered fraudulent activities involving investments in medical-related businesses. Over 527 victims filed complaints, citing losses totaling approximately 7.5 million baht.

Details of the Scheme


According to police findings, the doctor, a hospital founder, used public media between February 2–4, 2024, to promote five medical investment projects, including cancer care centers and international hospitals. The projects attracted prominent investors and medical professionals.


Participants were lured with promises of high returns through loan agreements backed by checks issued in the doctor’s name, with family members acting as guarantors. Initially, interest payments were made as agreed, but payments soon ceased, and issued checks bounced.


Victims filed complaints with the Huai Khwang Police Station from December 2023 to October 2024, leading to the legal action.

Charges Against the Suspects


The Criminal Court issued warrants on November 22, 2024, with charges including fraud against the public, fraudulent money-lending schemes, persistent fraudulent activities, conspiracy to commit money laundering, and issuing bad checks.


Fugitives and Current Status


While six suspects are now in custody, the renowned doctor, his wife, and daughter are still being pursued. Investigations revealed the doctor departed Thailand on September 29, 2024, for China. Authorities are verifying the locations of the other fugitives.

The Metropolitan Police Bureau is set to hold a press conference at 11:00 a.m. today to provide updates on the case.


This high-profile investigation underscores the importance of due diligence in investment schemes and highlights ongoing efforts by Thai authorities to address financial crimes.

Arrest warrants issued for renowned doctor and eight others in fraud and money laundering case - Pattaya Mail

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THG company denies any link to Dr. Boon Vanasin’s investment claims

The Thonburi Healthcare Group (THG) has issued a statement, addressed to the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), maintaining that it has nothing to do with the five healthcare projects in which Dr. Boon Vanasin has claimed to be investing.


Dr. Boon resigned as chairman and director of THG on August 26th, 2022, and neither holds any position in the group nor has any role in its management, according to the statement.


Regarding Boon’s former wife Charuwan, and daughter Nalin, the statement said they are among 15 directors of the company and have not yet resigned.


Although the two have been charged by police, they are still qualified to be directors, because the legal process is still under way, said the statement, adding that the company continues to function as normal and the charges against Boon’s family are not affecting operations.


Charuwan and Nalin were ordered detained for 12 days today by the Criminal Court, pending completion of questioning.


Today, Boon’s classmate, 86-year-old Dr. Saluay, and her son Pothirat filed a complaint with the Central Investigation Bureau, claiming that they had invested 25 million baht in Boon’s healthcare projects and are now afraid that they may not see their money again.


Pothirat said Boon told them that he would mobilise funding for the projects through the issuance of debentures, but these turned out to be just annually renewable promissory notes, with 7% return on investment, because Thonburi Hospital was not registered with SET at the time.


He said that he, his wife and mother-in-law had received a dividend from their investment every June and December without a problem, but he has recently attempted to contact Boon’s staff, to ask about the dividend due on December 12th, but could not reach any of them.


Saluay claims that she has invested 17 million baht in Boon’s projects and is now doubtful that she will get any of the money back.

THG company denies any link to Dr. Boon Vanasin’s investment