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Thailand Freezes Assets of Miss Universe Co-Owner as Arrest Warrant Stands

The action heightens legal and operational uncertainty for the pageant’s organization.

Overview

  • Thailand’s securities regulator froze Jakkaphong “Anne” Jakrajutatip’s bank accounts and all assets, labeled her “not fit and unreliable,” and moved to delist JKN Global Group.
  • The freeze is set for an initial 180 days and is paired with bans on holding public company roles and on leaving Thailand, while her whereabouts remain unknown.
  • A Bangkok South Kwaeng court issued an arrest warrant on November 25 after she failed to appear at the closing hearing of a fraud case.
  • Authorities allege a scheme of roughly $16 million involving malversation, use of front companies, falsified financial records, and simulated contracts to mislead investors.
  • Co-owner Raúl Rocha Cantú remains under Mexican investigations with financial account freezes and an active arrest order reported, as Miss Universe cites an internal transition with few disclosed details.