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Former minister in Anutin’s first government appears on Congress list for sanctions over scam industry
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Woraphak Thanyawong faces a US sanctions investigation after two powerful congressional chairmen name him among 28 scam-network targets. The former Anutin minister denies all links.
Key facts
- Washington widens its attack on Southeast Asia’s scam economy after Americans lose more than $10 billion
- However, the move revives the controversy that forced his resignation as Washington targets an industry blamed for over $10 billion in American losses.
- Woraphak Thanyawong faces a US sanctions investigation after two powerful congressional chairmen name him among 28 scam-network targets
- US lawmakers name 28 targets as Magnitsky and cyber sanctions powers enter the regional scam crackdown
- Two powerful US congressional chairmen named the former Anutin Cabinet member among 28 targets for investigation and possible sanctions
- State and Treasury officials have 180 days to examine the case
Summary
Former Deputy Finance Minister Woraphak Thanyawong has been thrust into Washington’s crackdown on Southeast Asia’s vast scam industry. Two powerful US congressional chairmen named the former Anutin Cabinet member among 28 targets for investigation and possible sanctions. State and Treasury officials have 180 days to examine the case.
A former member of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s first Cabinet has categorically denied links with transnational scam networks. His denial follows a major development this week in the United States Congress. Former Deputy Finance Minister Woraphak Thanyawong has been formally named for investigation and possible US sanctions.