It asked him to take legal action against executives of the alleged pyramid scheme operated by Kesumakota Thailand (KKT) so their money could be returned. Mr Samart said the group members were duped into investing in the business based on false promises of huge returns. KKT registered with the Department of Business Development in March last year to operate in Thailand with capital of 5 million baht. He said he believes up to 1,000 people were swindled by the company, causing estimated damages of nearly 500 million baht. While there, he witnessed machinery and workers dredging soil and believed KKT was also involved in gold mining, he added.

Source: Bangkok Post April 19, 2017 22:07 UTC