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Ex-Miss Thailand arrested for alleged charity fund embezzlement

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A former Miss Thailand, Panadda “Boom” Wongphudee, and her husband have been arrested on charges of public fraud and money laundering. The couple is accused of misappropriating approximately 1 billion baht (US$30 million) in donations intended for their charity, the Ongkorn Thamdee Foundation, to fund a lavish lifestyle. This incident has prompted an audit of Thai foundations and significant public backlash. AI

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Ex-Miss Thailand arrested for alleged charity fund embezzlement

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

    Ex-Miss Thailand arrested over claims charity donations funded luxury lifestyle

    A former Miss Thailand and well-known social activist was arrested on Friday alongside her husband, accused of siphoning off money from her charity to buy luxury homes as police examine an estimated 1 billion baht (US$30 million) in donations. Panadda “Boom” Wongphudee, 50, was d…

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