Jiraporn' reveals that the Consumer Protection Board is preparing to confiscate the shield of 'The Icon Group' after an inspection found that it was used for the wrong purpose. Ordered to set up a committee to investigate 'The Consumer Protection Board Angel' for accepting bribes, sending 'Prasert' to sign tomorrow. Ms. Jiraporn Sindhuphrai, Minister to the Prime Minister's Office, revealed the progress of the complaint against The Icon Group Company, which released an audio clip stating that there was an angel that the Consumer Protection Board (CPB) demanded benefits. What is currently being done? In order to create the most transparency and fairness, outsiders will be invited to be on the committee to investigate this issue. The names of the people named on the committee have been coordinated. However, in the past 2-3 days, there have been several additional facts that have implicated external agencies and individuals. In order for the investigation to be effective, the level of investigation must be rai sed. It has been proposed that Mr. Prasert Chantararuangthong, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Economy and Society, who oversees the Office of the Consumer Protection Board (OCPB), sign an appointment order to achieve efficiency in data collection, including external agencies and individuals joining in. For the name of the candidate for the secretary-general of the Office of the Consumer Protection Board, Pol. Col. Prateep Charoenkan, Inspector-General of the Prime Minister's Office and former deputy secretary-general of the Office of the Consumer Protection Board, how will the investigation be conducted? Ms. Jiraporn said that the committee that was set up has the duty of investigating the facts. Therefore, whatever the facts are, they must be based on the facts, and all relevant parties must enter the fact-finding process. For the case of the appearance of Mr. Woraratpol or Boss Paul, founder of The Icon Group Company, together with many officers of the Consumer Protection Board, Ms. Jirapor n explained that in this part, there will be a committee set up and outsiders will be brought in for investigation to obtain the facts and lead to solving the problem in the future. This committee will provide recommendations and policies for solving the problem in the long term. As for the deadline for the inspection, the time frame set is no more than 30 days. For the structure of the committee, in the large structure, there will be representatives of the Attorney General, the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO), the Royal Thai Police (RTP), and representatives of the Office of the Permanent Secretary to theAs for the case of the benefit receiving officer, will there be an investigation this time as well? Ms. Jiraporn stated that there will be an investigation including all issues that are related because the committee has a duty to study the facts and will investigate everything, including the audio clip and other cases. Ms. Jiraporn also revealed that tomorrow (October 6) at 10:00 a.m., the Consumer Pro tection Board will call in the company executives and celebrities to investigate the facts to provide information, and the results of the investigation will have to be sent to the Royal Thai Police for consideration. The Royal Thai Police reported that there have been more than a thousand complaints, with damages of 380 million baht. They are currently collecting evidence, witnesses, objects, and documents to ensure the strictest possible prosecution, which will focus on the Direct Sales and Direct Marketing Act and the Consumer Protection Act on various advertising issues. As for some victims who are concerned about the investigation of assets for compensation, Ms. Jiraporn said that people can go to the police station, in the complaint center, to provide information to the police, but the process after that is the responsibility of the police. She confirmed that there is no need to worry about the distribution of assets because if the police have clear facts and charges, they will forward them to the rele vant agencies, such as the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO), and if it is related to the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), it will also forward the case. She emphasized that all agencies are currently gathering their forces to investigate the facts for the people. Ms. Jiraporn also revealed that the Prime Minister attaches importance to this issue and has ordered relevant agencies to find long-term preventive measures. The Royal Thai Police itself is the center for receiving complaints in the investigation of facts with agencies such as the Consumer Protection Board and the Ministry of Finance, which oversee pyramid schemes, to review the law and enforce the law as effectively as possible. In the case of monks being involved, how will the National Office of Buddhism help to take care of this issue? Ms. Jiraporn said that we already know. However, we understand the people's concerns that this issue is related to many agencies. The government itself will set up a committee to cover all issues. As for whether monks will have to provide information or not, we will have to wait and see what the facts are. As for the number of committee members, there are currently 7 people and 1 secretary. As for the names of outsiders, they have to wait for the signatures to be completed before they can be revealed. In the case of the award of the shield to the said company, from the fact-finding investigation of the Consumer Protection Board (CPB), it was found that it was used for the wrong purpose. It was confirmed that this shield was an award related to public benefit, not a business operation. The CPB has already sent a letter to notify of its return. As for whether there will be any additional offenses, the committee will investigate the facts further. -314-Thai News Agency Source: Thai News Agency