Anti-Corruption Police Seize Luxury Goods in Foundation Probe
Anti-corruption police raided two luxury Bangkok condominiums linked to the "Good Deeds Foundation" case, seizing 12 designer bags, 11 scarves, four clothing items, and 53 pieces of jewelry. An earlier batch of 32 bags was found to be about 90 percent counterfeit. Investigators are now tracing financial sources and summoning foundation officials, including treasurer Apivut Phumphaka, for questioning.
On November 11, at the Anti-Corruption Division headquarters, Pol. Maj. Gen. Nittichot Penjamras, Deputy Commander of the Anti-Corruption Division, disclosed progress in the "Good Deeds Foundation" case. Earlier that morning, division officers searched two condominium units in the Sukhumvit 31 and Ratchakru, Phaya Thai areas. Both properties were already on the asset seizure list.
The search yielded brand-name bags and jewelry. Today's seizure included 12 brand-name bags, mostly Louis Vuitton, 11 scarves, four clothing items — all brand-name — and 53 pieces of jewelry. All jewelry must be sent to experts to determine material type and value before investigators trace the source and sellers.
Initial examination of the first batch of 32 bags sent for copyright and authenticity verification found approximately 90 percent were fake, pending official confirmation. The second batch seized today appears to be of better quality, but authenticity must be confirmed by the brand-owner companies with certification letters for legal proceedings regarding auction or state forfeiture.
Both condominiums are registered under Nangsao Panadda Wongphudi, though it remains unclear whether she resided there herself or allowed others to stay. Investigators must trace the origin of the bags and jewelry, including financial sources — especially for bags lacking serial numbers — and gather documentary and witness evidence.
Regarding information that Panadda purchased 32 bags, police have not dismissed this lead and are investigating the purchase source and transaction evidence. Under Thai law, possessing counterfeit goods for personal use is not an offense, but selling them is.
Asked whether storing bags in the condos constituted concealment, Pol. Maj. Gen. Nittichot said investigators must first determine if assets were moved or transferred, particularly after learning of the impending search.
Not every bag needs verification; only selected items will be sent to brand owners, a process expected to take about one month depending on each company's procedures.
This week, investigators are summoning related individuals — foundation committee members, fund recipients, and those linked to financial trails. Several summonses have been issued; some have already appeared, while others requested time to prepare documents. One expected witness is Apivut Phumphaka, also known as Ong, a committee member and treasurer of the Good Deeds Foundation, who has agreed to cooperate but has not set a date.
Nevertheless, investigators have already questioned several related individuals this week.
