Mr Mauerberger, a South African businessman with extensive connections in Thailand and Cambodia, left his Bangkok base last September and is now in Dubai, according to multiple reports. Police have charged Mr Mauerberger, 47, and his Thai wife Cattaliya Beevor, 40, on two serious counts, fraud and money laundering causing about 1 billion baht in damages. The alleged crimes were committed in 2016, when Mr Mauerberger allegedly lured victims to invest in several projects. They included:700 million baht in now-delisted Pace Development real estate stocks,255 million baht in buying a private jet for leasing,126 million baht in a power plant investment. Pol Lt Col Arthirat said the latest police charges and evidence seizures on Monday relate to another case against Mr Mauerberger and his wife.

Source: Bangkok Post March 02, 2026 22:52 UTC