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Vorapak previously served as an executive at [[Krungthai Bank]], before joining the [[Anutin cabinet|Anutin Charnvirakul Cabinet]] in September 2025.<ref name=”:1″>{{Cite web |title=Thailand’s Deputy Finance Minister Steps Down After Reports Linking Him to Scam Operations |url=https://thediplomat.com/2025/10/thailands-deputy-finance-minister-steps-down-after-reports-linking-him-to-scam-operations/ |access-date=2025-10-23 |website=thediplomat.com |language=en-US}}</ref> According to ”Whale Hunting”, Vorapak was previously listed as an adviser to Cambodian bank BIC group, which allegedly has ties to a money laundering network. <ref name=”:1″ /> |
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=== Cybercrime hub investigation === |
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In late September 2025, the Whale Hunting newsletter written by journalist [[Tom Wright (journalist)|Tom Wright]] published that that Vorapak and his wife, Kanokporn Tanyawong, were connected to a cybercrime hub network in Cambodia.<ref name=”:0″>{{Cite news |last=Reporters |first=Online |date=2025-10-22 |title=Thai minister Vorapak resigns, denies scam links |url=https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3124840/thai-minister-vorapak-resigns-denies-scam-links |access-date=2025-10-22 |work=Bangkok Post |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-10-21 |title=Thailand Appoints Official to Investigate Network That Paid His Wife $3M |url=https://whalehunting.projectbrazen.com/thailand-appoints-official-probe-criminal-network-paid-wife-3-million/ |access-date=2025-10-22 |website=Whale Hunting |language=en}}</ref> The newsletter made allegations that Kanokporn had been paid $3 million in cryptocurrency to a Chinese-Cambodian criminal network led by South African fixer [[Benjamin Mauerberger]] that Vorapak was previously tasked with investigation as a member of a government committee.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Thai minister resigns after alleged scam centre links |url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/thai-deputy-finance-minister-vorapak-tanyawong-resigns-alleged-cambodia-scam-centre-links-5417821 |access-date=2025-10-22 |website=CNA |language=en}}</ref> The $3 million was cited from corporate filings in Singapore. |
In late September 2025, the Whale Hunting newsletter written by journalist [[Tom Wright (journalist)|Tom Wright]] published that that Vorapak and his wife, Kanokporn Tanyawong, were connected to a cybercrime hub network in Cambodia.<ref name=”:0″>{{Cite news |last=Reporters |first=Online |date=2025-10-22 |title=Thai minister Vorapak resigns, denies scam links |url=https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3124840/thai-minister-vorapak-resigns-denies-scam-links |access-date=2025-10-22 |work=Bangkok Post |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-10-21 |title=Thailand Appoints Official to Investigate Network That Paid His Wife $3M |url=https://whalehunting.projectbrazen.com/thailand-appoints-official-probe-criminal-network-paid-wife-3-million/ |access-date=2025-10-22 |website=Whale Hunting |language=en}}</ref> The newsletter made allegations that Kanokporn had been paid $3 million in cryptocurrency to a Chinese-Cambodian criminal network led by South African fixer [[Benjamin Mauerberger]] that Vorapak was previously tasked with investigation as a member of a government committee.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Thai minister resigns after alleged scam centre links |url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/thai-deputy-finance-minister-vorapak-tanyawong-resigns-alleged-cambodia-scam-centre-links-5417821 |access-date=2025-10-22 |website=CNA |language=en}}</ref> The $3 million was cited from corporate filings in Singapore. |
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On 21 October 2025, Prime Minister of Thailand Anutin Charnvirakul requested Vorapak provide a written response to allegations, while also denying reports that Vorapak had been named to lead Thailand’s new anti-scam committee.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Limited |first=Bangkok Post Public Company |date=2025-10-21 |title=Minister on hot seat over scam reports |url=https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3124357/minister-on-hot-seat-over-scam-reports |access-date=2025-10-22 |work=Bangkok Post |language=en}}</ref> |
On 21 October 2025, Prime Minister of Thailand Anutin Charnvirakul requested Vorapak provide a written response to allegations, while also denying reports that Vorapak had been named to lead Thailand’s new anti-scam committee.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Limited |first=Bangkok Post Public Company |date=2025-10-21 |title=Minister on hot seat over scam reports |url=https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3124357/minister-on-hot-seat-over-scam-reports |access-date=2025-10-22 |work=Bangkok Post |language=en}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 13:41, 23 October 2025
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| In office 19 September 2025 – 22 October 2025 |
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| Prime Minister | Anutin Charnvirakul |
| Minister | Ekniti Nitithanpraphat |
| Spouse | Kanokporn Tanyawong |
Vorapak Tanyawong (Thai: วรภัค ธันยาวงษ์) is a Thai politician who served as Deputy Minister of Finance in 2025.[1][2][3]
Career
Vorapak previously served as an executive at Krungthai Bank, before joining the Anutin Charnvirakul Cabinet in September 2025.[4] According to Whale Hunting, Vorapak was previously listed as an adviser to Cambodian bank BIC group, which allegedly has ties to a money laundering network. [4]
Cybercrime hub investigation
In late September 2025, the Whale Hunting newsletter written by journalist Tom Wright published that that Vorapak and his wife, Kanokporn Tanyawong, were connected to a cybercrime hub network in Cambodia.[5][6] The newsletter made allegations that Kanokporn had been paid $3 million in cryptocurrency to a Chinese-Cambodian criminal network led by South African fixer Benjamin Mauerberger that Vorapak was previously tasked with investigation as a member of a government committee.[7] The $3 million was cited from signed corporate filings in Singapore.[4]
On 21 October 2025, Prime Minister of Thailand Anutin Charnvirakul requested Vorapak provide a written response to allegations, while also denying reports that Vorapak had been named to lead Thailand’s new anti-scam committee.[8]
Vorapak resigned on 22 October 2025.[5] He denied the allegations, and stated that he planned to file a defamation lawsuit.[5][9]
