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Miss Universe Turmoil Deepens as Winner Decries Abuse and Thai Court Issues Warrant for Pageant Co-Owner

The organization’s president defends the result by citing visa hurdles for top contenders while a resigned judge and several delegates allege irregularities.

Overview

  • Fátima Bosch remains Miss Universe 2025 and posted screenshots of online harassment, including messages wishing her death, calling it digital violence against women.
  • A Bangkok South Kwaeng court issued an arrest warrant for co‑owner Anne Jakrajutatip in a fraud case after she failed to appear at a scheduled hearing.
  • MUO president Raúl Rocha said the role requires constant international travel and argued Côte d’Ivoire’s finalist faced 175 visa requirements, making the job unworkable.
  • Côte d’Ivoire’s Olivia Yacé resigned her Miss Universe Africa & Oceania title and said she would sever ties with the organization, citing fidelity to her values.
  • Contestants from Norway, Indonesia, Ecuador and Guadalupe publicized claims of predetermined results, mistreatment or racism, as MUO denies wrongdoing and signals legal action, and Mexico’s president rejects any government role in the outcome.