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Thailand auctions US$18M superyacht tied to massive fraud case

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Thailand is auctioning off a US$18 million superyacht, the Atlas, which is linked to a large-scale fraud and money laundering scheme. The yacht's owners, Mauerberger and Cattaliya Beevor, are wanted by Thai police for allegedly running a bogus investment scheme that began in 2016. This auction is part of a broader effort where Thailand has seized nearly US$700 million in assets, highlighting the significant amount of illicit funds circulating within the country's economy. AI

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Thailand auctions US$18M superyacht tied to massive fraud case

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Aidan Jones ·

    Thailand auctions US$18 million superyacht linked to supersized fraud

    A luxury superyacht seized from fugitive financier Benjamin Mauerberger is due for auction at a starting price of US$18 million on Tuesday, as authorities seek to claw back money from powerful money laundering networks across Thailand. Mauerberger and his wife, Cattaliya Beevor, …

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