Thailand moves to seize tycoon’s assets in US$350 million scam

Thailand moves to seize tycoon’s assets in US$350 million scam

[South China Morning Post] - 01/5/2025

Boon Vanasin, the founder of Thonburi Healthcare, is wanted on charges of fraud and money laundering after allegedly misleading hundreds of investors.



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