More than 1,000 victims of the Ponzi scam of Thailand lost more than 300 million baht

(Bangkok Comprehensive News) Thai officials recently investigated the suspected snowball of the Ponzi scheme is getting bigger and bigger. At least 1067 people have reported that the direct selling company The iCon cheated money, saying that the loss of 378 million baht (about 14.87 millionNew Yuan).

According to Thai media reports, the company mainly sells products such as cosmetics and dietary fiber.According to the victim, the company used the celebrity effect to attract victims through ultra -low -price online marketing courses. The victim was forced to invest 250,000 baht to buy products and resold.

The company also requires them to recruit more people to join the line and promise to get 25,000 baht for each recruitment.Some victims said the company asked them to focus on recruiting newcomers, not sales products.

Some victims were forced to borrow from the company because they did not meet the standards and eventually went bankrupt.Some elderly people invested all savings because of misunderstanding, and eventually lost their blood.Some people also embarked on the way to this.

In addition to Thailand, some victims also come from Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Japan.Among them, Laos may have as many as 1,000 people.

This scam also affects the entertainment industry in Thailand.The icon often invites celebrities to endorse. Its founder and president Warathaphon WaraatyaWorrakul had held activities in Laos, and Thai top artists appeared on the stage.After the incident, many well -known artists have cleared the relationship.

After the company's behavior was revealed a few days ago, more and more victims reported to relevant officials, accusing the company that may involve MLM or illegally lending.The Thai government has ordered the Consumer Protection Office to conduct an investigation.

Wallaton on Saturday (October 12) when he was questioned at the Office of the Consumer Protection Bureau, he denied that his company involved MLM.He was allowed to leave after receiving the interrogation without being arrested.

Wallatong Monday (14th) on the three Hon Krasae shows in Thailand's television, crying apologies and promised to bear responsibility to compensate the victims with personal wealth.He also said that the company invited artists to sell products only to sell products, and did not involve investment.