A large billboard in Bangkok displays celebrities promoting the products of The iCon Group. From left: Pakorn “Boy” Chatborirak, Pechaya “Min” Wattanamontree, Kan “Fluke” Kantathavorn, Yuranunt “Sam” Pamornmontri and Pakorn “Dome” Lam. (Photo: The iCon Group)
Damages related to The iCon Group’s alleged pyramid scheme, which involves high-profile celebrities, have surpassed 118 million baht as more than 300 victims have come forward.
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