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DSI to Refer 34 Forex-3D Case Suspects to Prosecutors
The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) is set to hand over the case files of 34 suspects, including public figures, to prosecutors this week regarding the Forex-3D scandal.
On September 22, 2026, Thailand’s Minister of Justice, Pol. Lt. Gen. Rutthapol Naowarat, announced that the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) is finalizing the case files for the Forex-3D investment fraud scandal. The DSI has scheduled the referral of 34 suspects—comprising 10 legal entities and 24 individuals—to public prosecutors within the current week.
Among those named in the investigation are list-MP Phawut Pongwitayapanu and former celebrity Rattapoom Tokongsup. The Minister clarified that the referral process involves the DSI submitting the completed investigation files to the Office of the Attorney General. Once received, prosecutors will determine the next steps, including whether the suspects will be granted temporary release or bail, following standard legal procedures. This stage marks the formal transition of the case from the investigative agency to the prosecution, where further evidence review will take place.
For residents and observers, this development signifies a major progression in a long-standing financial fraud case that has drawn significant public attention. It remains to be confirmed how the prosecution will proceed with the individual cases and whether formal court indictments will follow the initial review. The DSI has emphasized that the referral does not automatically equate to an immediate court trial, as the legal process requires a thorough evaluation of the evidence by the Attorney General’s office.
