Thai police arrested Samran Naowarat and nine others for a VAT fraud scheme, claiming over 150M baht in refunds.

Thai authorities arrested Samran Naowarat, 63, and nine others in a coordinated raid targeting a VAT fraud network. The group allegedly used 20 registered companies to inflate product prices and claim over 150 million baht in VAT refunds, causing more than 1 billion baht in state losses. The operation involved searches at 14 locations and the seizure of extensive evidence. The suspects are charged with various tax evasion and fraud offenses, with the investigation still ongoing.