Govt moves to return 20bn baht in seized scam assets; victims must file claims within 90 days
AMLO has seized and frozen more than 20bn baht linked to transnational scam networks, with the Prime Minister ordering faster compensation for victims who must submit claims within 90 days of the Royal Gazette notice.
The government is preparing to return and compensate victims using more than 20 billion baht in assets seized and frozen from transnational scam networks, with victims required to submit claims within 90 days, according to Deputy Government Spokesperson Rachada Dhnadirek.
Rachada said the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) has confiscated and restrained assets linked to several scam-related cases, with a combined value exceeding 20 billion baht. She said Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, who is also Interior Minister, has been closely monitoring the cases and has instructed relevant agencies to expedite protection of victims’ rights.
She said the aim is to use assets connected to the offences to return or compensate victims in proportion to their losses, rather than having the assets transferred to the state.
AMLO is currently preparing an announcement to open applications for rights protection in cases linked to Ms Tangthai Ban Mahing and others, and Mr Leak Yim. Rachada said related cases involving Ms Wirinya Yim, Mr Smith Ben, and Ms Katreeya Beaver and others are also expected to open for applications soon.
She said AMLO has coordinated with the Royal Thai Police to establish claim submission points at AMLO and police stations nationwide, alongside channels for submitting claims online and by post.
“Victims can submit claims within 90 days from the date the announcement is published in the Royal Gazette,” Rachada said, urging the public to follow updates on AMLO’s website and prepare supporting evidence, such as transfer slips, bank statements, police reports, and other relevant documents.
