Court Dismisses Charges Against Actress Savika in Forex 3D Fraud Case
A Thai court dismissed charges against actress Savika Chaiyadech and two family members in a massive forex investment fraud scheme that defrauded nearly 10,000 victims of 2.5 billion baht between 2015 and 2020.
At 9:00 a.m. on August 13, 2025, the Criminal Court on Ratchadaphisek Road delivered its verdict in the Forex 3D fraud case (case number 853/2564). The court heard charges against Aphirak Kotthit, a scheme operator, actress Savika Chaiyadech (Plinky), her mother Sarinya Chaiyadech, her older brother Kittichase (Sarayut) Chaiyadech, and 20 other defendants accused of operating a fraudulent loan and investment scam under the Computer Crime Act.
Prosecutors alleged that between November 24, 2015, and September 8, 2020, the defendants deceived the public by advertising an online foreign currency trading investment scheme through the website www.Forex-3D.com and a Facebook page called "Forex 30." Defendants falsely claimed to operate a professional investment team and promised guaranteed principal protection with no losses. Initial investments started at 500 US dollars (15,000 baht) before being raised to 2,000 US dollars (50,000 baht). A total of 9,842 victims deposited approximately 2.489 billion baht, but the defendants never actually conducted any legitimate foreign currency trading operations.
Prosecutors sought to convict the defendants and require them to repay the 2.489 billion baht to victims. Most defendants remained detained, except Savika Chaiyadech, who was released on a 5 million baht bail bond. In the latest development, the court dismissed charges against defendant Kittichase (Sarayut) Chaiyadech (Plinky's older brother), Savika Chaiyadech, and her mother Sarinya Chaiyadech.
