Bangkok: Police are set to bring Nana Raibeena to the Criminal Court today after she was charged with fraud by close friends and associates. Nana continues to deny the charges, asserting that she acted alone. Authorities are preparing to expand the investigation and prosecute additional individuals involved.
According to Thai News Agency, Nana Raibeena, 44, was arrested by officers from Division 4 of the Economic Crime Suppression Division (ECD) following a warrant issued by the Criminal Court. She faces charges of “fraud and fraudulent borrowing of money from the public.” She was taken to the Central Investigation Bureau for further questioning and was later detained in the Bureau’s holding room without any interviews. Her legal team, led by Lawyer Saiyut, ensured her well-being during this time.
Pol. Maj. Gen. Thatsaphum Jaruprat, Commander of the Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD), disclosed that Nana initially denied all charges, claiming ignorance of any illegal activities. She maintains her business, which started in 2022 with joint ventures in loans and stock trading, expanded to include investments in basketball courts and restaurants.
Investigations revealed that Nana allegedly used her trust and credibility to deceive investors, leading to damages of 190 million baht. She reportedly persuaded close friends, acquaintances, and parents of an international school to invest by impersonating famous business figures. Initially, some victims received returns as promised, but Nana later presented fake money transfer evidence and share transfer documents to continue soliciting investments.
By February 2025, Nana allegedly stopped paying returns, citing government suspensions on accounts. Victims, suspecting deception, filed complaints claiming damages of over 190 million baht, involving at least 17 victims. Further investigations showed Nana forged transfer slips and documents related to a barbershop company she owned. Financial probes revealed no investments in other claimed businesses, with income stemming solely from the barbershop and the victims’ funds.
The police have seized assets valued at approximately 10 million baht, including luxury cars, designer bags, and over 50 pieces of jewelry. Forged documents were also discovered among the seized items. Initially, officials opposed bail, intending to detain Nana before her court appearance today. Investigators suspect Nana was not acting alone and are gathering evidence to implicate other involved parties.
DJ Dada, a close friend and victim, expressed shock at Nana’s arrest. Despite losing money, DJ Dada stated their friendship remains intact. She mentioned that if Nana had the chance to secure bail and repay her debts, she would be supportive.