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Aitchariya Denies Fraud Charges, Cites No Gambling Ties

Aitchariya Ruangrattanaphong was detained by cyber police on fraud charges related to an alleged gambling network. He denies any wrongdoing, insisting that the foundation’s funds are unconnected to online betting sites and that he can fully explain the transactions. Police say the investigation uncovered links between the foundation’s account and gambling websites totaling millions of baht.

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On October 3, 2026, Cyber Police Unit 1 detained Aitchariya Ruangrattanaphong on charges of fraudulently deceiving the public by inputting false or distorted computer data into a system. At 3:00 p.m., he was transferred to the Technology Crime Investigation Division for questioning, with Pol. Lt. Gen. Siriwadi Deephor, deputy commissioner of the Royal Thai Police and its deputy spokesperson, and Pol. Lt. Gen. Prasong Chalermphan, commander of Cyber Police Unit 1, overseeing the case. While being escorted to the interrogation room, Aitchariya told reporters that the foundation’s account is separate from his personal account and that he can fully explain all details, leaving it to the public to decide whether he is being targeted. He noted the arrest warrant was issued the previous day and that the foundation’s account has been active for 12 years, distinct from his personal finances. Pol. Lt. Gen. Siriwadi Deephor said the arrest stems from an investigation into a clandestine gambling ring that moved about 1 billion baht, with probes revealing 40 million baht linked to online boxing betting sites in 212 transactions, prompting the arrest. Initially, Aitchariya denied all charges, which is his right, but police said they have evidence and victims who previously stated the funds were meant to aid crime victims. An audit of the Crime Victims Assistance Association’s account showed roughly 168 million baht in circulation, with several million baht tied to gambling websites, contradicting claims of harassment. Meanwhile, Aitchariya’s personal account holds about 191 million baht, which will be examined further due to its connection to the association, over which he has sole disbursement authority. Whether he will be granted bail depends on the investigators’ discretion.

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