Two More Victims of Fraudulent Spiritual Healer Emerge: 25-Year-Old Man Sought Treatment for Depression Before Sexual Assault, Claims It Was Part of Treatment

Two additional victims have come forward in the case against a fraudulent spiritual healer accused of sexual assault. Police Major Ekasit Panseeta, commander of Subdistrict 4 Police Station, disclosed the case developments on May 12. Following a previous report, an 18-year-old victim filed an additional complaint regarding an incident that occurred when he was 17, describing inappropriate sexual touching. However, because he failed to report it within three months, the case has expired under statute of limitations, though investigators documented his statement as a witness.

Major Ekasit further reported that today a 25-year-old man from Nakhon Sawan province filed a complaint about his experience. The incident occurred when the victim was 20 and suffering from depression. Believing the spiritual healer could cure his condition, he sought treatment but was instead allegedly sexually assaulted through inappropriate touching and inappropriate comments. The victim did not immediately report it because he believed it was part of the treatment process and did not realize it was assault. He came forward after seeing news coverage of other cases.

The second victim experienced similar treatment and was also subjected to indecent assault. Due to the three-month reporting deadline not being met, this case has also expired under statute of limitations, and investigators documented his statement as a witness. Regarding the criminal proceedings against the spiritual healer, authorities are currently reviewing evidence and materials seized from the suspect's residence in Lamphun province to determine what can be used in the case. Detailed examination of all evidence is ongoing before further legal action is taken.