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Artists Yuranunt Pamornmontri and Kan Kantathavorn greeted reporters as they and 15 other suspects in the iCon scam were brought to the Criminal Court. All were detained. (Photo: Wassayos Ngamkham)
Thai media reported, Actor Min PechayaMC Kan Kantathavorn and Sam Yuranunt Pamornmontri were arrested for their involvement in a serious fraud. They were arrested on charges of defrauding public funds and giving false information.
Police also questioned the suspects and refused bail because of their high risk of escape. In total, Thai police arrested a total of 18 people related to the iCon Group fraud.
The incident originated from 1,063 people filing fraud complaints against the company iCon Group with total losses of up to 400 million baht (about 304 billion VND). This massive damage prompted Royal Thai Police Kittirat Phanphet to order a comprehensive investigation.
iCon Group is a corporation that sells beauty and health care products according to a multi-level model. The group has invited many famous stars to cooperate to increase its reputation.
MC Kan Kantathavorn was born in 1985, is the MC for famous shows such as: I Can See Your Voice Thailand, The Mask Singer, 10 Fight 10, The Wall Song… and also participated in many movies such as: Blood Battle to Death , Reply to Heaven, Memories of Love and Hate…
Actor Sam Yuranunt Pamornmontri acted in many films in Thailand, most famous for his role as a father in the film The Leaf Rolls Away. Actor Min Pechaya, born in 1989, is Thailand’s top star.
She is the second daughter of former mayor Supat Wattanamontree and Kanchana Wattanamontree. Her family owns a real estate and construction materials distribution business in Khon Kaen.
Min Pechaya even burst into tears and apologized to fans during the press conference held earlier. Pechaya graduated from Khon Kaen University and won a basketball gold medal at the Chamchuri Games.
She participated in a student exchange program in the US and then completed her bachelor’s degree at Assumption University in 2014.
Pechaya’s career started with the title of 1st runner-up Miss Teen Thailand in 2006. With outstanding appearance and diverse acting talents, Min Pechaya made a strong mark through many famous television dramas such as Nang Thip, Pin Anong, Imported Bride, Hot Chili Couple…
Min Pechaya Not only is she loved for her attractive beauty but also for her ability to transform into many roles with emotional depth. Star Thai Min Pechaya Relieve stress by shopping for branded goods, sometimes spending up to 6-7 million baht (4.08 billion to 4.76 billion VND) at a time, all of which she earned herself.
When asked about the outstanding necklace she is wearing, Min replied: “About more than 10 million baht (about 7.6 billion VND). But this is an investment. Many people ask me why I bought it because can only be used a few times. But if we look at the investment aspect, 10, 20, 30 years later, our descendants will inherit this product with much greater value precious and this is the money I earned with my efforts.”
Top Thai actor Min Pechaya has just been arrested.
Although she denied having anything to do with iCon Group, actress Min is known as the group’s communications director and is called “boss” by many employees. Explaining being called “boss”, Min affirmed that it was just a calling to show respect. Min added that according to the contract, she was invited to work as a media representative with a salary that was not too high. She affirmed that she did not know the work or operating process of the corporation.
A number of other famous artists are also related to this group, such as Boy Pakorn Chatborirak, Weir Sukollawat Kanarot, Pong Nawat, PP Krit Amnuaydechkorn… However, the above people only signed contracts to advertise products, not hold the same positions as the 3 stars mentioned above. Most of them have terminated their contracts with the group quite a long time ago.
The business model of iCon Group is quite popular today in Vietnam. Many Vietnamese stars and celebrities are invited to the positions of vice presidents and directors of companies (mainly cosmetics businesses). Recently, the audience was surprised when a series of Vietnamese stars rushed into positions: NP became president, HW became director, HG became CEO at the age of 29, NT was appointed Deputy General Director of Sales… a cosmetic company. product.
Even though they hold key positions in corporations and companies, other than the “huge” dignitary launch, these beauties seem to have nothing to do with the company’s activities and don’t even know the company’s face business. What is the quality of the product? The most obvious thing is that being appointed to these high positions will help companies prosper thanks to the endorsement of famous people.
Many customers “complain” and “talk about suffering” when they become victims of poor quality products because they trust the representative faces are famous people. But because there have been no consumer complaints like in Thailand, many Vietnamese stars have not been “put on the chopping block”.
From Thailand’s experience, perhaps it is time for Vietnamese consumers to be more aggressive with cases of false advertising or even multi-level marketing like today.
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