BANGKOK: Famous Thai actor Kant Kantathaworn, accompanied by his lawyer, visited the Central Investigation Bureau today to provide a statement to the Consumer Protection Police Division (CPPD) regarding allegations linked to The iCon Group, where he served as the marketing director. The number of victims involved in the case has reportedly surged to 200 as of noon today.
According to Thai News Agency, Kant and his legal representative arrived at the CPPD to clarify his involvement with The iCon Group. Despite his previous statements claiming he was not an executive or shareholder-merely holding a PR contract with the company-today’s appearance marks his commitment to cooperating with the ongoing investigation. Kant maintained a neutral demeanor during the interaction, emphasizing his intent to let the facts speak for themselves.
The actor was greeted by a large media presence upon his arrival. He briefly addressed the reporters, reinforcing his stance of neutrality and deferring to the legal process. “Let i
t be according to the facts,” Kant stated, echoing his previous remarks. He declined further comment, particularly regarding inquiries about his wife’s alleged role in inviting investments into The iCon Group, stating, “Right is right, wrong is wrong. As for the details, let’s give them to the police first.”
The scene at the CPPD was bustling, with numerous individuals arriving to lodge complaints against The iCon Group. Pol. Lt. Col. Prinya Pala, Deputy Superintendent (Investigation) of CPPD, detailed the complaint filing process. He noted that victims could file complaints either at the Central Investigation Bureau or at local police stations. Essential documents for filing include an ID card, evidence of money transfers, chat logs, and proof of membership registration. Pol. Lt. Col. Prinya emphasized the importance of submitting these documents to lend credibility to the complaints.
Yesterday, the CPPD registered complaints from 422 victims, with total reported losses amounting to 183 million baht. By mi
dday today, an additional 52 complaints had been filed, with visual estimates suggesting at least 200 victims present. Pol. Lt. Col. Prinya also addressed issues with some local police stations initially refusing to take complaints, stating that the Royal Thai Police has mandated that all stations must accept and process these complaints, with non-compliance considered a disciplinary offense.