Thai court issues arrest warrants for foreign businessman, his wife for money-laundering

Thailand's Central Investigation Bureau accused Ben Smith and his wife, Cattaliya Beevor, of "cross-border investment fraud" dating back to 2016

3 Mar, 06:09 — 3 Mar, 06:21

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Key entitiesforeign businessman his wife Thailand Thai court Ben Smith Cattaliya Beevor Central Investigation Bureau

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A Thai court issued arrest warrants for a foreign businessman and his wife.
The individuals are accused of investment fraud and money laundering.
The alleged financial crimes date back to 2016.

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A Thai court issued arrest warrants for a foreign businessman and his wife.

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The accused are facing charges of investment fraud and money laundering.

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The alleged crimes date back to 2016.

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The alleged fraud amounts to $30 million.

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The accused are named Ben Smith and Cattaliya Beevor.

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Thailand's Central Investigation Bureau accused the individuals.

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The specific names of the accused individuals (Ben Smith and Cattaliya Beevor).

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The alleged amount of the cross-border fraud ($30 million).

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The specific agency, Thailand's Central Investigation Bureau, accused the individuals.

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hinduMostly Factual122d ago